Premier League Fixture to Proceed Despite Storm Amy Safety Closures
LIVERPOOL, UK – Everton Football Club has confirmed that Sunday’s highly anticipated Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace is still scheduled to go ahead, despite the severe weather brought by Storm Amy forcing the closure of parts of the new Hill Dickinson Stadium footprint on Saturday.
The confirmation comes after a day of strong winds and heavy rain battered the Merseyside region, prompting a Yellow Weather Warning from the Met Office with gusts reaching around 50mph. This adverse weather led to widespread transport disruption and safety measures being implemented at the new stadium site.
In a statement released on Saturday afternoon, the club assured supporters that the match remains on track for its 2pm BST kick-off on Sunday.
“We can advise that due to Storm Amy, and the severe weather currently affecting the region, Everton Way and the Originals Fan Wall at Hill Dickinson Stadium have been closed to visitors in the interests of safety,” a post from the official stadium account confirmed. Crucially, the statement added: “The closure will not impact preparations for tomorrow’s Premier League fixture.”
The decision to proceed follows forecasts suggesting an improvement in conditions for Sunday. The Yellow Weather Warning for wind is set to expire late on Saturday evening, paving the way for the match to be played as planned.
The storm, which has been the first named system of the season and has caused numerous postponements in other sports across the UK and Ireland, including Irish League football and a United Rugby Championship match, put the Blues’ new home through its first major test. While the safety closures highlight the extent of the disruption, the club’s confidence in the pitch and the stadium’s ability to host the game will be a relief to both sets of supporters.
Everton, who are looking to extend their unbeaten start at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, will be eager for the points against a Crystal Palace side that travels to Merseyside in good form. For David Moyes’ team, securing a victory will be key to climbing the early Premier League table.
Supporters travelling to the match are advised to remain vigilant regarding potential ongoing transport disruption and to check for the latest travel updates before setting off, as the region recovers from the impact of Storm Amy. The club will continue to monitor the situation, but for now, the message is clear: the Premier League footbal
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