Merseyrail Hill Dickinson Stadium travel advice for Everton v Brentford as snow warning issued
Football fans heading to Hill Dickinson Stadium on January 4 should be prepared for travel disruption as the Met Office warns of snow and ice.
Everton FC will take on Brentford FC at Hill Dickinson Stadium today (Sunday, January 4), with kick-off scheduled for 3.00pm.
Sandhills is the closest Merseyrail station to the stadium and will be the main stop for fans travelling by train. The walk from Sandhills station to the stadium takes approximately 15 minutes.
To accommodate increased passenger numbers, a 15-minute timetable will be in operation before and after the match on the Southport, Ormskirk, Hunts Cross, and Headbolt Lane lines.
For those who prefer to walk, the Old Hall Street exit at Moorfields station will be open before and after the match. It's approximately a 25-minute walk to the stadium. Bank Hall station is also within a 30-minute walk.
Fans are being encouraged to plan in advance and have alternative travel options in case of unexpected disruption, with Merseyrail warning that wintry conditions may impact services.
A yellow weather warning - initially scheduled for 3.00pm - is in force from 12.00pm today, with the Met Office stating “snow and ice has the potential to cause disruption to travel in places later Sunday through to Monday morning”.