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The Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton in the 2024-25 Premier League season experienced significant scheduling changes. Originally, the first derby match was set for December 2024 but was postponed due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh, which brought heavy rainfall and strong winds across Liverpool and other parts of the UK. This disruption led to the fixture being rescheduled to February 12, 2025, an unusual midweek date chosen because both teams had an open slot free of European or domestic cup commitments, ensuring player and fan safety at Goodison Park[1].

The match on February 12 ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Goodison Park. Beto scored early for Everton, but Liverpool swiftly responded with Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah goals. James Tarkowski equalized for Everton during added time. The game was overshadowed by a post-match altercation when Curtis Jones attacked Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucouré after the final whistle, leading to red cards for both players. This fixture marked the last Merseyside Derby to be held at Goodison Park[4].

The second derby of the season was scheduled at Anfield for April 2, 2025. Liverpool and Everton jointly requested a rescheduling from the initial date, seeking an extra day’s rest before their subsequent fixtures against Arsenal; however, the Premier League rejected this appeal, citing scheduling rules. Despite the rejection, the match was confirmed for that date with a kickoff at 8 pm UK time[2][3].

Liverpool entered this derby leading the Premier League with a 12-point advantage over Arsenal and were aiming to maintain their pursuit of a 20th top-flight title. The fixture was crucial in Liverpool’s campaign, with the team seeking to consolidate their position in the title race despite recent losses in the Champions League and Carabao Cup final[3]. The April 2 match at Anfield ended with Liverpool securing a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to a goal from Diogo Jota[4].

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