Please see below key information for fans attending Saturday’s 2023/24 Premier League opener against Fulham at Goodison Park (KO 3pm).
PLAYERS TO TAKE KNEE AHEAD OF KICK-OFF
Earlier this week, the Premier League captains confirmed that players will once again take the knee before specific matches during the 2023/24 season, to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to fight racism and all forms of discrimination. All teams will take a knee ahead of kick-off on the opening weekend.
VISIT THE PARK END KICHEN FOR PRE-MATCH FOOD!
If you’ve not yet visited the Park End Kitchen, this fixture is a great opportunity to do so!
The distinctive Royal Blue-branded food outlet, the newest addition to the Fan Zone, was agreed following discussions with the Fans’ Forum in 2019.
It serves a range of tasty dishes including Salt ‘n’ Pepper Fries topped with peppers, red onion and coriander, and a Katsu Chicken Curry.
Burger lovers are well catered for with a classic or gourmet chicken burger to choose from, and vegan supporters can enjoy a burger consisting of a quorn buttermilk pattie topped with mild cheese and served with a tomato relish.
We welcome any feedback or suggestions to improve the Park End Kitchen’s offering further going forwards.
SELF-SERVE DRINK POURING IN THE FANZONE
Due to their growing popularity last season, supporters will be able to make use of self-service beverage dispensers, known as ‘Ebars’, at this fixture and throughout the upcoming campaign.
The ‘Ebars’ will allow fans to order, pay and dispense their drinks in under 30 seconds and will serve pints of Coors.
SUPPORTERS CODE OF CONDUCT / REPORTING DISCRIMINATION / SAFEGUARDING
Everton Football Club has a strict, zero tolerance approach to all incidents of discrimination and disorder.
We remind supporters that all perpetrators of public order offences, which includes racist or discriminatory behaviour, pitch encroachment and the throwing of objects, will receive lengthy stadium bans, potential police investigation and further possible legal sanctions.
The Club has reaffirmed its commitment to the Premier League, FA and EFL’s collective stance in tackling anti-social and criminal behaviour at football matches and is required to work with the authorities to identify any individuals who take part in unacceptable behaviour.
If you witness any form of unsavoury or anti-social behaviour, harassment or discrimination at a match, please report it.
This can be done by speaking to a Club steward, a Police officer or Everton’s dedicated confidential reporting lines. Supporters can report any incidents to the Stadium Safety Team immediately by texting HELP and details of what has been witnessed and where to 84300, or by email to reportit@evertonfc.com.
Please note that the Club has increased the age of minors needing adult supervision to 14. ALL fans under 14 should therefore be accompanied by an adult.
FAN ZONE
The Fan Zone will be open at the Park End of Goodison Park from 12pm.
There will be a performance on stage from Megan Wyn, while the show, commencing at 1.15pm, will be hosted by Giulia Bould and welcome a range of special guests.
Catering units will be on-site with hot and cold refreshments, including the Park End Kitchen, a Club-owned foot outlet launched in response to fans’ feedback and in conjunction with the Fans’ Forum.
The Homebaked Bakery offers fans the chance to sample the famous Homebaked Scouse Pie, the award-winning Vegan Scouse Pie, as well as Everton themed pies The Blue (Steak & Stilton) and The Trinity Pie, in honour of Howard Kendall, Colin Harvey and Alan Ball.
For more information on the The Homebaked Bakery, who also have a presence in the Blue Base on matchdays, CLICK HERE.
Please note: No pyrotechnics (smoke cannisters or flares) will be allowed in the Fan Zone.
MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
The Club’s official matchday programme can be purchased from sellers located in and outside of Goodison Park and is priced at £4 for this fixture.
Summer signing Arnaut Danjuma is the headline, exclusive interview, while readers can also hear from James Garner and former Blue Andrei Kanchelskis.
There are several new features, including ‘Six-a-side', in which a former player picks three Everton and three other players he played with to form his ideal team.
Alex Iwobi takes part in our music-based feature ‘Playerlist’ and Alex Young is the subject of ‘Giant’ - a new section designed to help young Blues learn about the great players of Everton’s past.
MATCHDAY TRAVEL
Stagecoach’s dedicated match day 919 and Soccerbus services will be in operation for the 2023/24 season.
The 919 service operates to and from Liverpool City Centre direct to Goodison Park and their Soccer bus, operating to and from Sandhills Train Station, will commence two hours before kick-off and resume 10 minutes after the final whistle from Walton Lane. Full details can be found HERE.
The closest train station, operated by Mersey Rail, is Kirkdale on the Northern Line, which is approximately one mile from Goodison Park.
TICKET TRANSFER PORTAL
The Club has been working with third-party providers over recent weeks to launch the transfer portal in time for the opening home game of the 2023/24 season. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, supporters will not have access to the portal to transfer their tickets to fellow supporters for the game against Fulham. Should supporters need to transfer their ticket to another supporter, please contact the Fan Centre on 0151 556 1878 (open Friday 10am-4pm) or visit the Goodison Road ticket office (Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-KO).
FOODBANK DONATIONS
Fans Supporting Foodbanks and their unmissable purple vehicle will be in the Fan Zone all season on matchdays. They will be accessible from Goodison Road.
HERITAGE SOCIETY/TEAS FOR FANS
The Heritage Society will be open upstairs at St Luke’s Church from 12pm.
Their offer includes exhibitions featuring rare photographs and memorabilia, a sale of matchday programmes and various stalls selling t-shirts, prints, books and crafts.
Please note: The Teas For Fans initiative, which is usually located on the bottom floor of St Luke’s Church, will not be in operation during the 2023/24 season.
MATCHDAY BUNDLE OFFER!
Our official Catering Partner, Sodexo, have the below 'early bird' offers, available from gates opening:
- Buy one pint/bottle of Carling lager and receive your second half price
- Buy a standard pie & receive a free hot drink
- Family Enclosure only: Buy a sausage roll & receive a free hot drink or bottle of water
Note: This offer is available up until 30 minutes after the gates open.
CASHLESS EXPERIENCE AT GOODISON PARK
Please be advised that Goodison Park is a cashless stadium – contactless and/or chip and pin payments are required in all areas.
BLUE BASE POST-MATCH
The Blue Base will be open on Saturday for post-match food and drink.
The hub, on neighbouring Salop Street, features a fully licensed bar, offering competitive prices, alongside a high quality matchday menu on offer and more, including vegetarian alternatives.
With four giant TV screens and a projector, and children welcome, the Blue Base is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed post-match atmosphere.
The Blue Base will remain open until 12.30am and all proceeds go directly to helping Everton in the Community.
