EVERTON’S clash against Liverpool will go ahead at Goodison Park on June 21, it has been confirmed. Reports had suggested the highly-anticipated Merseyside derby would have to take place at a neutral venue. ⚠️ Read our Coronavirus in Sport live blog for the latest news & updates A meeting with the ground Safety Advisory Group […]
EVERTON’S clash against Liverpool will go ahead at Goodison Park on June 21, it has been confirmed.
Reports had suggested the highly-anticipated Merseyside derby would have to take place at a neutral venue.
Read our Coronavirus in Sport live blog for the latest news & updatesA meeting with the ground Safety Advisory Group at Liverpool City Council was held on Wednesday.
The match will now be allowed to go ahead at Everton’s home ground after a safety certificated was approved.
It had been claimed that Southampton could host the Merseyside derby – which is 237 miles away from Goodison Park.
The game was one of seven tipped to take a place behind closed doors at a neutral when football resumes.
There have been concerns that fans from both teams would congregate outside the closed stadium.
Liverpool have also been given the go ahead to host all remaining home Premier League games at Anfield.
Wendy Simon, chair of the Safety Advisory Group, said: “A lot of factors have been taken into consideration, especially the safety of the players, match officials and staff in attendance at both stadia.
“We are confident the measures in place will allow the matches to be held behind closed doors without any detrimental impact to all concerned and recommend to the city council that the safety certificates for both grounds be amended to allow this to happen.”
Jurgen Klopp’s side need just two more wins to get their hands on the Premier League title.
