Liverpool v Brighton goes ahead despite Storm Boelo warnings
Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 25 Oct, 09:57 · Archive
Liverpool's Premier League match against Brighton at Anfield is scheduled to go ahead on Sunday despite Storm Boelo bringing severe weather warnings to Merseyside.
Liverpool play Brighton at Anfield on Sunday 25 October at 2pm, with the fixture scheduled to proceed despite severe weather warnings. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Merseyside until 11pm on Sunday, forecasting heavy rain, strengthening winds of 70 to 80mph, and potential disruption to transport, power cuts and flying debris. Several other sporting events in the region have been cancelled or postponed: Aintree Racecourse cancelled its Halloween Family Fun Day after overnight wind gusts reached 44mph, and football fixtures on council-owned grass pitches have been called off.
Oficials have assessed local conditions and determined the match can safely go ahead. The decision reflects precedent from past storms: the Merseyside derby against Everton was postponed in December 2024 due to safety concerns caused by Storm Darragh. Organisers have stated that the safety of supporters, players and staff remains the priority, and any decision to postpone would be made before kick-off. The Met Office's latest forecast suggests the worst of Storm Boelo is moving away from Merseyside, although strong winds will continue across northern parts of the UK.
Supporters travelling to Anfield have been urged to monitor official club announcements for updates. In the UK, the match will be televised live on Sky Sports, with coverage starting at 12.30pm GMT ahead of kick-off at 2pm.
How it is being reported
- Liverpool vs Brighton is ON with club advising fans to take care when travelling... after Sunday's Aintree race meeting was abandoned due to Storm BoeloLiverpool's Premier League clash with Brighton will go ahead despite Sunday's race meeting at Aintree being called off due to the extreme weather.Daily Mail Sport · 25 Oct, 10:08
- Liverpool vs Brighton postponement latest and weather warnings as Aintree Races cancelledStorm Boelo has been causing havoc across the United Kingdom with sporting fixtures also at risk of postponementMirror Sport · 25 Oct, 09:37
- Has Manchester United vs Bournemouth been postponed? Storm Boelo weather latest as travel warning issuedMetOffice have issued a yellow weather warning, which is in place nearby until 11pm on SundayEvening Standard · 25 Oct, 08:49
- Has Liverpool vs Brighton been postponed? Storm Boelo weather latest as events cancelledMetOffice have issued a yellow weather warning, which is in place across Merseyside until 11pm on SundayEvening Standard · 25 Oct, 08:22
- How to watch Liverpool vs Brighton: TV channel and live stream for Premier League todayGame at Anfield goes ahead amid fears of postponement due to Storm BoeloEvening Standard · 25 Oct, 06:00
- Storm Boelo weather update as Man Utd and Liverpool told when games could be postponedMetOffice have issued warnings with Premier League weekend at riskEvening Standard · 24 Oct, 09:23
In this story: Liverpool · Brighton · Anfield · Merseyside · Met Office · Sky Sports · Everton
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