Everton supporters' group issue statement as request made over last Goodison Park fixture date

Everton supporters' group issue statement as request made over last Goodison Park fixture date

The date and time of the final game at Goodison Park has not yet been confirmed

Everton's Goodison Park under the lights. Photo by Colin Lane (Image: Liverpool Echo )

An official Everton supporter group has urged for the club’s final game at Goodison Park to be played on Sunday, May 18.

The date and time of the historic match, against Southampton, is yet to be confirmed. But with growing speculation it could be moved to the following Monday night, the Everton Fan Advisory Board (FAB) has written to the Premier League and broadcasters.

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The letter, released on Wednesday night, said Sunday was the preferred date, along with a sensible time “that enables match-going fans to travel to and from the game at reasonable times,

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No league games are due to take place on the Saturday of that weekend so the FA Cup final retains primacy in the schedule.

That leaves the Sunday and Monday available for what is set to be an emotional, poignant goodbye to the Grand Old Lady after 133 years of memories.

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The club had asked for the final home game to be held in the penultimate weekend of the campaign so it could remain a showcase event - all games are played at the same time on the final day of the season, with multiple options broadcast at the same time.

Everton will move to a new state-of-the-art stadium on the Liverpool waterfront in the summer.

The FAB letter, in full:

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"We are writing in response to the growing concern expressed by our fellow supporters regarding uncertainty around the date and time of our club’s final home Premier League fixture of the 2024/25 season—and the last ever league match to be played at Goodison Park—against Southampton.

"The match is currently scheduled for Sunday, May 18th at 3:00pm, however this remains subject to change pending the release of the final broadcast schedule.

"Matchweek 37 presents a unique opportunity to recognise and prioritise the match-going fans, those who generate the atmosphere and vibrancy that sets English football apart on the global stage.

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"We fully appreciate the complex competing priorities in the commercial world of broadcasting and the added pressure of having the FA Cup Final on the Saturday, which understandably carries significant weight for scheduling purposes.

Goodbye Goodison Park - Souvenir edition Everton are soon set to say goodbye to Goodison Park as the Toffees play out their final few matches in their iconic home before moving to their incredible new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. And to celebrate this historic and poignant event, the ECHO has produced this stunning special souvenir edition that no fan can afford to be without as they bid farewell to their iconic and beloved home. We have delved into the ECHO archives to unearth fascinating stories from the famous ground's past, including how it came to be built in 1892 and where its world-famous name came from. Relive some of the most epic games to have graced the Grand Old Lady, including first-hand accounts of those involved in perhaps Goodison's greatest night - the European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final win over Bayern Munich in the unforgettable year of 1985. And then there are the legends - from Dean to Hickson, Sharp to Ferguson, Kendall to Moyes, we celebrate the Goodison icons who will live forever in the hearts and minds of Evertonians everywhere long after the ground is gone. There are also some rare treats with a glorious collection of photographs from the archives, featuring stunning Goodison views and behind-the-scenes footage of what makes the Grand Old Lady truly trick. Buy now and have it delivered directly to your door. Alternatively you can purchase in most supermarkets, high street retailers and independent newsagents on Merseyside from April 2, 2025.

"However, at a time when there is considerable unrest in the fan community across the country, we believe this moment provides a chance to help honour a stadium that holds a unique place in the hearts and souls of spectators who have had the privilege of attending matches at “The Grand Old Lady” .

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"Goodison Park has been the proud home of Everton Football Club for over 130 years, playing host to matches during the 1966 World Cup, including the semi-final, and welcoming legends such as Pelé and Eusébio, who famously said “This stadium for me is the best stadium in my playing life” - a powerful tribute to the historic and emotional weight the ground carries in football history.

"On behalf of Evertonians, football fans, players and staff both past and present we respectfully ask you to consider scheduling the broadcast of this historic match at a sensible time on Sunday May 18th - a time that enables match-going fans to travel to and from the game at reasonable times, whilst ensuring the fullest possible participation, so that a passionate community can unite, and a global audience can join in the celebration of an iconic day in the heritage of the game."

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