Liverpool Confirms Brighton Match Will Go Ahead Despite Storm

Liverpool FC confirmed on October 25 that its Premier League match against Brighton would go ahead as scheduled at Anfield, despite high winds associated with Storm Boelo. The club said kick-off would be at 2 p.m. GMT and urged supporters to take care while travelling, plan their journeys and allow extra time. The confirmation resolved concerns raised before the fixture about whether severe weather could affect the match. Earlier forecasts had warned of strong winds and possible disruption in Merseyside, but Liverpool’s statement said the game would proceed. The club also said stewards would be available to assist supporters at the stadium and asked them to follow guidance on arrival. The match was scheduled for Sunday, October 25, after being moved from Saturday because Brighton had a Conference League fixture, according to a match preview. The fixture formed part of the Premier League season, with Liverpool hosting Brighton at Anfield. Ahead of kick-off, Brighton were third in the league table and Liverpool were fifth, according to match previews. Brighton had won four consecutive league matches, while Liverpool came into the game after a 2-1 league win at Brentford and a...