Supporter Information: Everton v Leeds United
Please see below for key information for fans attending Saturday’s Premier League game at Goodison Park (KO 3pm).
No Room For Racism
Everton and Leeds United players will take the knee before the game, to display unity against racism.
This joint support falls in line with all Premier League games played in the match rounds between 11 - 19 February, which are dedicated to No Room For Racism, as the League marks the two-year anniversary of its No Room For Racism Action Plan.
The six key commitments of the Action Plan are:
- Action against racism
- Embedding equality
- Developing executive pathways
- Developing coaching pathways
- Developing player pathways
- Supporting communities
This is an opportunity to reiterate the Premier League and clubs’ ongoing commitment to tackling discrimination and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of the game.
Celebrating Supporters’ Clubs
Everton is proud to celebrate our supporters’ clubs from around the world at this weekend’s game.
The Club has more than 140 affiliated supporters’ clubs worldwide and works diligently alongside committees from many of these on all matters pertaining to supporters.
Representatives from the visiting Rhode Island and Malta Supporters’ Clubs will appear on our live show, pre-match, while the club also welcomes mascots from the following 11 Supporters’ Clubs; Han’s Tours, The County Road Bobblers, Isle of Man, Crewe & Nantwich, Cumberland, Irish Toffees, Goodison Blues Ireland, Northern Ireland, Conwy, Toffees in London and Bristol Toffees.
In addition, a video edit featuring a montage of fans’ photos from around the globe will appear on the big screens ahead of kick-off which.
The electronic pitchside boards will proudly feature the Supporters’ Club logos as the teams emerge from the tunnel, ahead of kick off.
Fans around the world unite to watch Everton games and meet new friends. You can find out the nearest meet-up here. https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3065754/how-to-meet-up-with-other-blues-when-on-your-travels
Disasters Emergency Committee Support
Everton Football Club will continue to support the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)’s Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal at this weekend’s fixture.
Evertonians can help people affected by the crisis by making a donation and helping raise money for the DEC appeal.
Promotion of all the ways in which donation can be made will appear on the big screen during the game. If you wish to make a donation now, please click here
As well as big screen information, Vera Clinic has donated their LED time on pitchside advertising boards to raise awareness of the humanitarian efforts taking place across Turkey and Syria.
The Club’s Official Hair Transplant Partner, who operate their main hub in Istanbul, have been deeply affected by the tragedy, and have already donated materials and finances to support with the relief and humanitarian effort. Staff members from Vera Clinic have also visited the affected region to support those directly impacted on the ground.
To donate to DEC’s Turkey-Syria earthquake appeal please click here. Alternatively, text ‘TOGETHER’ to 70787 to donate £10. Texts costs £10 plus standard network rate.* To donate by phone please call the appeal donation line on 0370 6060610.
PYROTECHNICS / PITCH ENCROACHMENT
Supporters are reminded that the use of pyrotechnics, smoke cannisters, flares and entering the field of play is a criminal offence.
The Club is committed to the Premier League, FA and EFL’s collective stance in tackling anti-social and criminal behaviour at football matches.
The Club has previously outlined and maintains that it will take a zero-tolerance approach to pitch encroachment. Stadium bans - and even criminal prosecution - can and will be enforced to punish anyone that enters the playing area.
The Club is legally compelled to work with the authorities to identify any individuals who take part in such activity.
This also applies to the use of any pyrotechnics (smoke grenades and or flares) and the throwing of objects of any description on to the pitch. These acts are dangerous, illegal and have severe consequences.
Under strict stadium guidelines, all pyrotechnics are prohibited and supporters are advised that spot checks will take place at turnstiles and any such items will be confiscated.
Fans also run the risk of arrest and a subsequent stadium ban for possession of a pyrotechnic inside a football stadium.
FANZONE
The Fanzone will be open at the Park End of Goodison Park from midday.
There will be a performance on stage from Mason Owens while the Live Show, commencing at 1.45pm, will also have 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 will have pies available in the Fanzone, via the blue HomebakedBakery@Goodison Park-branded concession, which 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(https://www.facebook.com/HomebakedA/)
Please note: No pyrotechnics (smoke cannisters or flares) will be allowed in the Fanzone.
PARK END KITCHEN
The Park End Kitchen provides a tasty appetiser to the game.
The distinctive Royal Blue-branded food outlet, the newest addition to the Fanzone, was agreed following discussions with the Fans’ Forum back in 2019.
The COVID pandemic delayed its launch, but the Park End Kitchen has been a popular addition to the Fanzone this season and will again be open for business on Saturday, from 3pm, serving a wide range of burgers and accompaniments.
Plans are in place to develop the food offering, in consultation with supporters, so please support the food outlet and we welcome any feedback or suggestions to improve it further going forwards.
FOODBANK DONATIONS
Fans’ Supporting Foodbanks and their unmissable purple vehicle will be in the Fanzone all season on matchdays. They will be accessible from Goodison Road.
SUPPORTERS CODE OF CONDUCT / REPORTING DISCRIMINATION
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.
Everton has a dedicated text number for fans to report any discriminatory or abusive behaviour they witness during matches at Goodison Park.
If you see or hear something, please report it to our Stadium Safety Team immediately by texting HELP and your message to 84300, or email reportit@evertonfc.com. In your message, please include details of what you have witnessed and where.
You will be sent a text, or email confirming your message has been received by our Stadium Safety Team.
HERITAGE SOCIETY AND MATCHDAY HUB
The Heritage Society will be open at St Luke’s Church from 12pm.
The Matchday Hub, based at Everton Free School, will not be in operation for this match due to ongoing maintenance work. The Hub will remain closed until September.
TEAS FOR FANS
Teas for Fans will be open on the ground floor of St Luke’s Church Hall from 12pm.
Teas for Fans’ has been operating from St Luke’s for more than 30 years, offering supporters the chance to enjoy pre-match refreshments of tea, coffee and hot chocolate among fellow Evertonians.
Supporters can gather in a family friendly environment and enjoy a variety of hot and cold drinks and biscuits, with prices starting from just £1.
MATCHDAY BUNDLE OFFER!
Our official Catering Partner, Sodexo, have the below 'Early Bird' offers, available from gates opening:
- Buy 1 pint/bottle of Carling Lager and receive your 2nd 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
All payments inside the stadium will be contactless.
FANATICS MATCHDAY OFFER
Kids’ Travel T-Shirt & Jacket Bundle!
WAS: £85
NOW: £60
Store Opening Times:
Everton One: 9am-6pm
Everton Two: 10am-7pm
The Toffee Shop: 1pm-5.30pm
*Offer valid on Saturday 18th February only.
Subject to availability.
Available in Everton One, Everton Two and The Toffee Shop.
