First Everton vs Liverpool Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium gets new date
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballMerseyside Derby gameThe first Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Hill Dickinson Stadium is one of the games selected for TV coverage in AprilThe first-ever Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium will take place between Everton and Liverpool at 2pm on Sunday, April 19, it has been confirmed.The Blues will host their neighbours in the 248th edition of the local skirmish next month, with the game now taking place in the rare slot of 2pm on Sunday afternoon. The match, which had originally been pencilled in for Saturday, April 18, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.The 248th meeting between the city rivals will mark a historic occasion as Everton play host to Liverpool for the first time at their brand new Hill Dickinson Stadium on the waterfront.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk makes 'high stakes' Liverpool transfer admission over Champions League failureREAD MORE: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall interview interrupted as Everton star explains bizarre kick-offLiverpool edged the first derby of the season at Anfield 2-1, with Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike's first-half goals proving enough for Arne Slot's champions, despite a strike from Idrissa Gueye shortly before the hour mark back in September.The final meeting between the clubs at Goodison Park ended in a fiery circumstances as the hosts equalised through James Tarkowski late on to ensure a 2-2 draw before tempers flared from both sides and Slot, Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure were sent off.Slot's Reds will also now host Fulham at 5.30pm on Saturday, April 11 (originally 3pm) as the two clubs lock horns once more following their dramatic 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage in January.
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports.Everton's two other Premier League fixtures in April, which see them travel to the capital to face Brentford and West Ham United on Saturday, April 11 and Saturday, April 25 respectively, remain 3pm kick-offs. However, the fixture against the Hammers could still be changed if the hosts reach the FA Cup semi-finals.Liverpool's home clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday, April 25 also remains a 3pm kick-off.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Everton FCLiverpool FCMerseyside Derby gameMerseyside derbyBarclay's Premier LeagueHill Dickinson Stadium