Liverpool’s Premier League fixture against Brighton is due to kick off at 2pm today and the club has confirmed both its men’s and women’s matches at Anfield and St Helens Stadium will go ahead despite a yellow weather warning for Merseyside linked to Storm Boelo.
What is expected and what organisers say
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for wind covering Merseyside until 11pm on Sunday, forecasting heavy rain and strengthening gusts as the system passes. An updated forecast on Sunday morning indicated the most intense conditions were moving away from the area, though strong winds will persist across northern parts of the UK.
Liverpool FC has urged supporters to take extra care travelling to the stadium and said club stewards would be available to assist. The club also confirmed the kick-off times for both fixtures remain unchanged.
“Liverpool FC’s fixtures at Anfield and St Helens Stadium today will both go ahead as planned... Due to the very windy weather, please take care if you are travelling to either game, plan your journey in advance and give yourself extra time. Club stewards will be on hand at both stadiums to assist supporters – please follow their guidance when you arrive.”
Practical advice for supporters and travellers
With storm conditions still affecting parts of the region, supporters should allow additional journey time and check travel providers for real‑time updates. Key practical steps include:
- Plan ahead: check train, bus and road updates before setting off;
- Allow extra time: expect delays from fallen debris, slow junctions and residual flooding;
- Follow steward instructions: arrive prepared for steward guidance on site and use official entrances;
- Secure belongings: hold on to loose items in exposed areas and use covered routes where possible.
How the weather is developing
The Met Office five‑day guidance reported that Storm Boelo was slowly clearing, though showers and blustery conditions were expected to linger, particularly across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Other areas are likely to see sunny breaks, and temperatures are forecast to be close to average for late October.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Kick-off time | 2pm GMT (men’s and women’s fixtures) |
| Warning in force | Yellow wind warning for Merseyside until 11pm Sunday |
| Named storm | Storm Boelo |
Context and recent disruption
Storms have disrupted sporting and cultural events in the region this autumn. Liverpool City Council cancelled the River of Light event on Saturday for a second consecutive night because of the weather. There is also a recent precedent of a top‑flight football match being called off for safety reasons: the Merseyside derby in December 2024 was postponed amid concerns linked to Storm Darragh.
Organisers and public bodies typically weigh a range of safety considerations before postponing fixtures, including stadium condition, spectator access routes and transport availability. At present, officials have judged conditions at Anfield and St Helens Stadium safe for play, while urging caution for travel and arrival.
Forecast confidence and what to watch next
The Met Office’s update indicates the worst of the storm is easing across Merseyside, which increases confidence that the matches can proceed. Nevertheless, weather systems can be locally variable; sudden gusts, spray or standing water can affect travel and stewarding arrangements. Supporters should keep checking official club and transport channels for any late changes.
If conditions deteriorate significantly, authorities can still take action to delay or suspend access to stadiums in the interests of public safety. For now, the advice is clear: the games are on, but travel with caution and expect potential delays.
