Evertonians attending Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Norwich City (3pm BST) are reminded a number of protocols will be in place at Goodison Park to maximise safety and minimise the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
All Season Ticket Members and match ticket purchasers will be able to attend without social distancing restrictions in place.
However, all fans should be prepared to present, if asked when entering the stadium, their COVID-19 vaccination status or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours of the match. Information about linking your vaccination record to the NHS app and obtaining proof of a negative COVID-19 test can be found here.
Supporters should also bring a face covering to wear when in the stadium, in line with government guidance on gatherings in enclosed places, and should arrive at the stadium in good time.
All payments inside the stadium will be contactless, to speed movement through concourses and minimise contact at all points of sale.
Match attendees will be provided with the necessary guidance relating to COVID-19 protocols via email ahead of the game and also a reminder of the Club’s matchday Code of Conduct. Supporters should not attend Goodison if they have returned a positive COVID-19 test within 10 days of the Norwich fixture, if they have any COVID symptoms – including a high temperature, new continuous cough, or a loss of sense of taste/smell – or if they are required to self-isolate. To read the full Supporter Code of Conduct, click here.
The Fan Zone will not be in use for this fixture. This is in order for the Club to accommodate additional changing room facilities at the Park End of the stadium for visiting teams as part of Premier League protocols to maintain a bubble for players and staff. Additionally, the Sir Philip Carter Park End will only be accessible via Goodison Road and will open for fans from 1.45pm (BST). All other stands will be open 90 minutes before kick-off, from 1.30pm.
A group of foodbank volunteers and their unmissable purple vehicle will be based on the corner of Winslow Street and Goodison Road, next to The Winslow Hotel public house.
The Matchday Hub based at Everton Free School will also not be in operation for the Norwich match, however the Everton Heritage Society will be selling memorabilia upstairs inside St Luke’s Church from midday until 2.30pm.
Full Return of Fans FAQs can be found here.
Entering Goodison on a Digital Season Ticket
For the 2021/22 campaign, the Club has introduced digital Season Tickets as an additional option for stadium entry.
Supporters who opted to have a digital Season Ticket received an email prior to the start of the season with clear instructions on how to add the digital Season Ticket to their Apple or Android mobile wallet.
>>> CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE DIGITAL SEASON TICKET TUTORIAL NOW
Any supporters with questions around their digital Season Ticket should contact the Fan Centre by clicking here. Answers to frequently asked questions on Digital Season Tickets can be found here.
Reporting discriminatory or abusive behaviour
Everton has launched a new text number for fans to report any discriminatory or abusive behaviour they witness during matches at Goodison Park.
If you see or hear something, report it to our Stadium Safety Team immediately by texting HELP and your message to 84300. In your message, please include details of what you have witnessed and where.
You will be sent a text confirming your message has been received by our Stadium Safety Team.
Anything else I need to know?
Fans are encouraged to arrive at Goodison early to help with the flow of supporters through the turnstiles and to prevent queues outside the stadium.
The players’ warm-up will begin approximately 45 minutes before kick-off at around 2.15pm, while there will be music played in the stadium and entertainment and fan messages via the stadium screens.
Our official Catering Partner, Sodexo, also have the below 'Early Bird' offers, available up until 30 minutes after the gates open:
- Buy one pint/bottle of Carling lager and receive your second half price.
- Buy a standard pie and receive a free hot drink.
- Buy a sausage roll and receive a free hot drink or bottle of water (Family Enclosure only).
Please note, all payments inside the stadium will be contactless.
Pre-order now and collect from Everton One or Everton Three before the match!
Ahead of Saturday’s match, why not skip the queues and pre-order your merchandise?
The all-new Matchday Merchandise platform has a range of game essentials including kit, accessories and souvenirs!
You can also order from your seat during the game up until half-time and collect after the final whistle from Everton One or Everton Three.
Visit evertonstadiumstore.retail.fanatics.co.uk to shop, choose your collection point, and pick up on the day.
Store Opening Times:
Everton One: 9am – 6pm
Everton Three: 12pm – 6pm
