Supporter Information: Everton v Newcastle United
Please see below key information for fans attending Thursday’s Premier League fixture against Newcastle United at Goodison Park (kick-off 7.30pm GMT).
EVERTON TO MARK 10 YEARS OF STONEWALL’S RAINBOW LACES CAMPAIGN
Everton will again join football clubs across the country in celebrating Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign and demonstrate its ongoing support for LGBTQ+ inclusion when Newcastle United visit Goodison Park on Thursday.
The Club is proud of its equity and inclusion work that takes place year-round and, as we did for Saturday’s trip to Nottingham Forest, will use our platforms and matchday to encourage discussion and demonstrate allyship.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Rainbow Laces, with 2023’s theme ‘Let’s Lace Up to Keep It Up’ reflecting on how sport has become more inclusive over the past decade, while also highlighting the need for ongoing work to ensure sport is a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Rainbow armbands will be worn by both captains and Rainbow Laces branding will be widely visible within the stadium and across Club channels.
To find out more about the Rainbow Laces campaign, visit stonewall.org.uk/rainbowlaces
SHOP NEW ‘RESPECT, CELEBRATE, EMPOWER’ RANGE AT EVERTON ONE!
Everton One, the Club’s official store located opposite Goodison Park on the corner of Spellow Lane and Walton Lane, will be open from 9.30am on matchday and for a short period of time after the final whistle.
Supporters can see the recently launched Respect, Celebrate, Empower clothing range, which includes hoodies, T-shirts, sweatshirts and joggers in various colours, in person and try them on for size. All net profits from the range will be donated to Everton in the Community.
With Christmas just around the corner, the match is also a great opportunity to buy other great Everton gifts for your friends and family ahead of the big day.
Alternatively, Blues can shop online at evertondirect.com.
ARRIVE AT GOODISON IN GOOD TIME
PLEASE NOTE - This fixture will kick off at the slightly earlier time at 7.30pm. To help ease any congestion upon entry to the stadium, the following advice has been issued for this and future Goodison Park fixtures:
▪ Fans should use the correct turnstile as indicated on your match ticket, season or digital card.
▪ Season cards, digital or plastic, can either be read by inserting under the reader OR by being placed on top of the reader.
▪ Paper match tickets with barcodes need to be placed under the reader, facing upright.
▪ Print-at-home tickets will be scanned in the same way as match tickets. Do not shrink them in size, print them on coloured paper or allow them to be of a poor-quality print.
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 (including paper or cards) and/or the use of any form of pyrotechnics (including smoke grenades, smoke bombs/canisters and flares) will receive lengthy stadium bans, potential police investigation and further possible legal sanctions.
Flags must not contain anything considered to be offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, or inflammatory, including politically motivated or nationalistic messaging. In line with Premier League guidance, supporters are advised that Israeli or Palestinian flags will not be permitted to be displayed at fixtures for the foreseeable future.
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 emailing reportit@evertonfc.com.
Please note, the Club has increased the age of minors needing adult supervision to 14. ALL fans under 14 must, therefore, be accompanied by an adult.
LIVE MUSIC ON THE FAN ZONE
The Fan Zone will be open at the Park End of Goodison Park from 5pm.
There will be a performance on stage from Benn Helm, while the show, commencing at 5.55pm, will be hosted by Giulia Bould and welcome a range of special guests.
Catering units will be on-site with hot and cold refreshments, while the Fan Zone also boasts a large, covered seating area, where supporters can seek refuge should any inclement weather set in!
Please note: No pyrotechnics (smoke canisters or flares) will be allowed in the Fan Zone.
GET YOUR MESSAGE ON GOODISON’S BIG SCREENS
Whether you’re visiting Goodison for the first time or are a regular attendee, you could make your night that extra bit special by using #EFCMatchday.
Simply post a message on social media using that hashtag and it could be shared on the screens inside the stadium and in the Fan Zone before kick-off, or at half-time.
For more information on how to get your message on screen, please click HERE.
*Please note - messages are moderated and not all messages posted using the hashtag can be shown.
VISIT THE PARK END KITCHEN FOR PRE-MATCH FOOD!
With the temperature dropping and winter in full swing, there’s no better way to warm yourself up than with a hot and fresh meal from our Park End Kitchen!
The distinctive Royal Blue-branded food outlet was established following discussions with the Fans’ Forum and can be found in the Fan Zone behind the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand.
It serves a range of tasty dishes that differ from your traditional football stadium food offering, including salt ‘n’ pepper fries topped with peppers, red onion and coriander, and a katsu chicken curry.
Burger lovers are well catered for and can choose from a classic or gourmet chicken burger, while vegan supporters can enjoy a burger consisting of a Quorn buttermilk patty topped with mild cheese and served with a tomato relish.
The Homebaked Bakery offers fans the chance to sample the famous Homebaked Scouse Pie and 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 Homebaked Bakery, who also have a presence in the Blue Base on matchdays, CLICK HERE.
SELF-SERVE DRINK POURING IN THE FAN ZONE
Visitors to Goodison Park will be able to make use of self-service beverage dispensers, known as ‘Ebars’, at this fixture and throughout the season.
The ‘Ebars’ will allow fans to order, pay and dispense their drinks in under 30 seconds and will serve pints of Coors.
GRAB A COPY OF THE 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.
Vitalii Mykolenko is this edition’s feature interview, while Blues can also hear from the Ukraine international’s fellow defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
Elsewhere, former Blue Phil Jagielka checks in after recently ending his 23-year playing career at the age of 41, and Everton Women’s Nathalie Bjorn reflects on the team’s 2-1 Barclays Women’s Super League victory over Aston Villa.
Steve Watson takes part in ‘Six-a-side', a feature in which a former player picks three Everton and three other players he played with to form his ideal team, Men’s Senior Team coach Steve Stone explains his ideal matchday in The Takeover, and Michael Keane outlines his music tastes in ‘Playerlist’.
Finally, Neville Southall is the subject of ‘Giant’ - a section designed to help young Blues learn more about the great players of Everton’s past.
PRE-MATCH LIVE STREAM ON KICK
Supporters can watch a special pre-match show streamed live from pitch side on KICK!
Host Sarah Halpin will be joined by a range of Club guests for an insight into work going on off the pitch, as well as previews of the game.
The stream will start at 6.30pm and run through until five minutes before kick-off. It can be found on Everton’s official KICK page HERE.
MATCHDAY TRAVEL
Please be advised to check all travel routes prior to travelling to the game due to any unforeseen travel circumstances.
For local traffic updates, visit merseytravel.gov.uk or @merseytravel on social media platforms.
Stagecoach’s dedicated matchday 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, while the 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 Merseyrail, is Kirkdale on the Northern Line, which is approximately one mile from Goodison Park.
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 5pm.
Their offer includes exhibitions featuring rare photographs and memorabilia, a sale of matchday programmes and various stalls selling t-shirts, prints, books and crafts.
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 and receive a free hot drink.
Family Enclosure only: Buy a sausage roll and 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 for pre-match and post-match food and drink.
The hub, on nearby Salop Street, features a fully licensed bar offering competitive prices, alongside a high quality matchday food menu that includes vegetarian alternatives.
With four giant TV screens and a projector, and children welcome, the Blue Base is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed matchday atmosphere.
What’s more, all proceeds go directly to helping the Club’s official charity, Everton in the Community.
