The Premier League clash with Wolves is not the only Liverpool match postponed this weekend, as the Reds’ first Women’s Super League game was also called off.
On Friday it was confirmed that, following the death of the Queen the day before, no football would be played at all levels during the weekend of 9/10/11 September.
That included Liverpool vs. Wolves in the Premier League, with the English top flight now forced to find a new date for a full round of matches in an already congested campaign.
The next available slot in the calendar will be on 17/18 January, although there will be more issues in terms of logistics and games around that tie.
However, it is not just the first team that has been affected by the decision to postpone, as Liverpool FC Women also had their match suspended along with the scheduled under-21 and under-18 ties.
For the women’s side, it is particularly significant given that they were due to play their first match in the Women’s Super League since 2020 on Sunday.
Matt Beard and his squad would have traveled to Madejski Stadium for the 2pm game against Reading, but now a new date will need to be found for the start of the season.
It’s a disappointing blow for Liverpool, with the decision made by the FA, and also for Reading, who were scheduled to play in the men’s first-team stadium.
The postponement of Women’s Super League matches will have a huge financial impact for a number of clubs, with a further three matches also taking place in first-team stadiums to mark the new campaign.
Chelsea was due to host West Ham at Stamford Bridge, Tottenham vs. Man City was scheduled for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Brighton was in line to take on Aston Villa at the Amex.
Thousands of supporters were expected to attend those matches as women’s football looked to capitalize on the surge in interest following England’s European Championship triumph.
It now remains to be seen whether those games will still be able to take place at the original venues when new dates are found, depending on factors including potential clashes with the men’s matches.
Liverpool will now begin their Women’s Super League campaign at home to Chelsea on September 18, with that tie taking place at Prenton Park.
The game after that, however, will be the Merseyside derby at Anfield, with the club expecting a record crowd when Beard’s side host Everton on September 25.
