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Watford vs Everton: Why was the 2021-2022 Premier League game postponed?

Watford andEvertonhad been scheduled toface off on Sundayfor the Matchday 30of the2021-22 Premier Leagueseason. However, the game was eventually rescheduled. Here, find out why!

Richarlison of Everton and William Troost-Ekong of Watford
© Visionhaus/Getty ImagesRicharlison of Everton and William Troost-Ekong of Watford

This weekend’s2021-22 Premier LeagueRound 30clash betweenWatfordandEvertonhas been postponed until a later date. It was originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 19, 2022, but it hasbeen canceled, asofficiallyconfirmed.

The game wasexpected to be decisive, with both clubs on the verge of relegation. As of right now, Everton and Watford are tied for 17th place onthe Premier League table, separated by a goal differential. It would have helped the victor escape the relegation zone.

Everton will face Newcastle on Thursday 17,March, therefore this is the second time the Watford vs Everton matchup has had to be postponed. Check out the reason why theWatford vs Everton matchup was again rescheduled to another date.

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Why was theWatford vs Evertonmatch postponed?

Following their 2-0 win against non-league Boreham Wood at Goodison Park on Thursday night, Evertonhave qualified for the 2021-22FA Cup Quarter-Finals. After advancing to the final eight, the Toffeeswill face fellow Premier League side,Crystal Palace.

The gamewill take placeon Sunday, March 19, 2022, at 8:30 AM (ET) at the Selhurst Park Stadium in London. As a result,the trip to Vicarage Road to faceWatford, who are now two places and three points below Frank Lampard’s side, had to be rescheduled.

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