Everton vs Peterborough: FA Cup tie WILL be played tonight after ...

The FA Cup third-round tie between Everton and Peterborough will be played tonight after concerns were raised about the game being postponed due to adverse weather conditions.

Snow and ice in the Merseyside area led to Everton scheduling a safety meeting at 1pm to determine whether the match could go ahead.

That has now concluded, and the match has been given the green light.

The Toffees confirmed the good news in a statement that read: 'Everton’s third-round FA Cup tie with Peterborough United will go ahead as planned this evening (kick-off 7:45pm).

'A safety meeting was held this afternoon to assess the weather and travel conditions for fans attending the tie, which confirmed the game 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 accessing the stadium.

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'Anyone attending Goodison Park is advised to prepare for the cold conditions, take care and to allow extra time that may be needed in travelling to the game, including being aware of any advice and weather warnings that may be in place in areas fans are travelling from.'

This will be a relief for Everton as they already have one match to reschedule from earlier this season. 

Their Merseyside derby with Liverpool was postponed in early December as Storm Darragh hit the area.

That fixture is yet to be given a new date.