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Liverpool vs Brighton: Met Office issue statement amid fixture postponement concerns due to Storm Boelo

Weather warnings have been issued in Merseyside…

By Tashan Deniran-Alleyne · Evening Standard

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:08 PM

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A Met Office yellow weather warning for Storm Boelo has raised concerns over Liverpool hosting Brighton at Anfield.
Merseyside faces predicted gusts of 70 to 80 mph and heavy rainfall across Saturday and Sunday.
The fixture currently remains scheduled to proceed as planned.

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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across Merseyside due to Storm Boelo, sparking postponement concerns for the upcoming Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brighton at Anfield. Forecasts predict gusts reaching 70 to 80 mph alongside heavy rain throughout Saturday and Sunday, threatening major travel disruptions across the region.

While the fixture is currently scheduled to proceed, any decision to cancel will reportedly involve the local Safety Advisory Group. This panel includes club officials, Liverpool City Council, and Merseyside Police, with supporter travel safety serving as the primary factor.

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