Everton's FA Cup third round match against Peterborough United is set to go ahead as planned. Merseyside Police confirmed the decision in a statement on Thursday afternoon.

"There will be a press release shortly from Everton following the 1pm Ground Safety Advisory Group," it read. "BUT the game tonight has been given approval and is on. Given the conditions, please drive and walk carefully to Goodison and wrap up warm, as it's going to be cold."

The club also released a bulletin: "Our third-round FA Cup tie with Peterborough will go ahead as planned this evening (kick-off 7:45pm).

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"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 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.

"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."

Everton confirmed on Thursday morning that a meeting would take place to assess the safety of conditions around Goodison Park. That was after freezing temperatures caused issues across the Merseyside region.

A yellow weather warning was issued for snow and ice. It came after days of traffic chaos, school closures and rail cancellations in the region.

Everton have already had one game postponed this season, with last month's Merseyside derby with Liverpool ruined by the impacts of Storm Darragh.

The match against Peterborough will be available to view on BBC iPlayer and on the Red Button. Supporters were left furious by the Thursday night scheduling of the game, with the traveling fans having to make the journey north on a week day.