Football in the UK could be delayed this weekend due to the effects of Storm Babet weather.
Liverpool take on Everton in the first Merseyside derby of the season at Anfield this afternoon.
Both sides are preparing for the meeting as Storm Babet continues to batter parts of the UK with strong winds, heavy rain and severe flooding. The Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued several weather warnings today.
Unsurprisingly, another red warning for rain is in place until Saturday, covering parts of eastern Scotland, while yellow warnings, indicating further flooding and risk to life, are in place across much of northern and central Britain.
And while Liverpool v Everton will go ahead as planned at Anfield, Liverpool City Council confirmed on Friday afternoon that all events at the council this weekend have been postponed. Writing on social media, they confirmed: “Due to continued adverse weather conditions and heavy rain, we have taken the decision to suspend all matches at LCC football grounds this weekend (October 21 and 22). We apologize for any inconvenience.”
Although the Bootle Junior Football League also confirmed on Friday afternoon that all matches at their ground had been postponed. On X, they wrote: “All games away at Sefton shows this weekend. No training or friendly please. Keep your seats. Hightown and Bootle League will contact you directly if you are at Buckley Hill or Carr Lane.
Commenting on the storm, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wardle said: “Storm Babet will bring disruption to parts of the UK over the coming days, with heavy rain and strong winds likely for many.
“Heavy and sustained rain will fall on already saturated ground and create a risk of flooding. It is important to keep up to date with the warnings from your local flood warning agency and local authorities.
“In addition to the heavy rain, Storm Babet will also bring very strong winds and large waves to parts of the east coast.”
