Matchday Guide: Stadium Set For Largest Flag And Banner Display

Everton v Manchester United
Monday 23 February, 8pm GMT KO

More than 400 flags and banners will greet Everton's players when they step out to face Manchester United on Monday night, with The 1878s fan group planning their largest Hill Dickinson Stadium display yet.

For the first time, flags and banners will be flown in both the upper and lower tiers of the stadium's 14,000-capacity South Stand.

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early and begin waving any flags they find on their seat from 15 minutes before kick-off when the playlist of familiar Club songs begins, right through until the players emerge to Z-Cars.

Monday's pre-match welcome follows the lifting of a giant tifo for the visit of Arsenal in December and other lower South Stand displays at recent home fixtures.

Supporters are reminded to leave flags under their seats so they can be used again at future matches.

PRE-MATCH LIGHT SHOW

Please be advised that a light show will take place ahead of kick-off. Fans who may be sensitive to bright lights are advised to remain in the concourse until this activation has concluded.

STADIUM ENTRY AND MATCHDAY ACTIVITY

Supporters will be able to enter through the Regent Road wall from 5pm, with turnstiles opening at 6pm. The Ticket Office will be open from 10am on the day of the match.

Supporters are advised and encouraged to use ALL available gates in the Regent Road wall (A-E) to avoid the unnecessary build-up of supporters in any one area, and also to ensure digital tickets are downloaded to mobile devices prior to arrival at the stadium. A full guide on downloading digital tickets, along with a stadium map, can be found HERE.

All relevant information to help plan your matchday, including our dedicated Travel Hub and more on food and drink, digital tickets, accessibility and what’s happening in and around the ground, is available at evertonfc.com/fans/matchday.

FOR OUR FULL EVERTON V MANCHESTER UNITED MATCHDAY GUIDE, CLICK HERE

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

A Traffic Management zone will again be in place following this game, which involves a temporary one-way system in place on Blackstone Street and Boundary Street, and road closures, both before and after the game.

Fans are advised not to travel to the stadium by car, as these measures are in place to ensure those leaving the ground can move away from the area quickly and safely. Our Travel Hub includes all relevant information and alternative travel options.

SAFEGUARDING OF MINORS

We respectfully remind supporters that all fans under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This includes on The Budweiser Plaza, concourses and within the stadium bowl. Everton now offer safeguarding wristbands to adults bringing young children to all games at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as part of a matchday safety initiative. Read more here.

POLICE DEPLOYMENT OF LIVE FACIAL RECOGNITION (LFR)

Merseyside Police will deploy Live Facial Recognition (LFR) at Monday’s fixture as part of a wider policing operation designed to keep fans and the public safe.

LFR will be in place on approaches to Hill Dickinson Stadium. The deployment is intended to help identify people wanted for serious offences and engage with individuals subject to court orders.

LFR will be used alongside a range of policing tactics, including highly visible patrols and more discreet measures such as plain-clothes officers, to ensure everyone can enjoy the match safely. You can learn more about this here.

SMOKING AND VAPING

Complaints have been received regarding smoking and vaping in the stands, toilets, and adjacent areas of Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Supporters are reminded that stadium signage clearly indicates that smoking and vaping (including electronic cigarettes) is strictly prohibited in all areas of Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Persistent smoking or vaping negatively impacts the matchday experience for fellow supporters and will not be tolerated.

Anyone found smoking or vaping inside the stadium may be ejected and could face further disciplinary action by the Club, including the withdrawal of a Season Ticket.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all supporters.