Liverpool push back full opening of new Anfield Road stand to next year

Fans who have bought tickets for next weekend's Merseyside derby will now miss out.

DELAY: General view of the new upper Anfield Road stand under construction.

Liverpool have pushed back the full opening of the new Anfield Road stand until next year - meaning fans who have bought tickets for next weekend's Merseyside derby will miss out.

Complications arose after original contractors Buckingham Group entered administration a month ago but, after bringing Rayner Rowen Construction on board, a phased reopening was planned, with the home game against Everton identified as the stadium's first potential full-capacity 61,000.