Everton’s FA Cup third-round tie with Peterborough given safe go-ahead

Everton’s Goodison Park has been given the go-ahead to host Thursday night’s FA Cup tie (Nick Potts/PA)

Everton’s FA Cup third-round tie at home to Peterborough will take place after a safety meeting gave the go-ahead.

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures had forced the club and authorities to convene at lunchtime to assess weather and travel conditions.