This is why Liverpool v Sunderland Under-23 clash has been postponed

Sunderland Under-23s game away at Liverpool this lunchtime has been postponed due to the strong winds and heavy rain battering England by Storm Ciara.
Nick Clayton-Phillips of West Bromwich Albion and Bali Mumba of Sunderland in action.Nick Clayton-Phillips of West Bromwich Albion and Bali Mumba of Sunderland in action.
Nick Clayton-Phillips of West Bromwich Albion and Bali Mumba of Sunderland in action.

A Liverpool statement read: “Liverpool U23s' Premier League Cup meeting with Sunderland today has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions.

“Neil Critchley’s young Reds were set to kick off at 1pm GMT in Kirkby, but the fixture was called off on Sunday morning.”

A new date and time for the match is yet to be confirmed.