Everton v Peterborough FA Cup third round tie after safety meeting

The FA Cup third round tie between Everton and Peterborough United will go ahead as planned following a safety meeting.

Given the icy conditions in Liverpool, the club and relevant authorities met to assess the weather and travel conditions at 13:00 GMT Thursday.

Both clubs have now confirmed that the match at Goodison Park is underway.

An Everton statement read: “A safety meeting was held this afternoon to assess the weather and travel conditions for fans attending the match, confirming that the match can go ahead.

“Everton staff and a crew from Liverpool City Council’s Streetscene Services team have been treating the roads and footpaths around the stadium since the morning to ensure they are as safe as possible for supporters coming to the stadium.”

The match kicks off at 19:45 with coverage on BBC iPlayer and the red button from 19:35.