Supporter Information: Everton v Crystal Palace    

Please see below key information for supporters attending Wednesday’s FA Cup third round replay fixture against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park (KO 7:45pm).   

FANS URGED TO ARRIVE EARLY  

Supporters attending Everton’s sold-out FA Cup third round replay against Crystal Palace are encouraged to arrive at Goodison Park in plenty of time to avoid queues at the turnstiles. 
 
Important information for Season Ticket Members enrolled in the Auto Cup scheme can be found here, as well as guidance on accessing Goodison via digital and Print at Home tickets. 

Fans are also advised to plan their journey to Goodison Park and check the latest travel information given the current cold weather. More travel information can be found below or at merseytravel.gov.uk.

AROUND THE GROUND    

In 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 6pm, will be hosted by Graeme White 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.   
     

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 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, 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 Premier League fixtures for the foreseeable future.       

The Club has reaffirmed its commitment to football’s collective stance in tackling anti-social and criminal behaviour at 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 or a police officer or using 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 should, therefore, be accompanied by an adult.      

HEAD TO THE BLUE BASE BEFORE AND AFTER THE GAME   

The Blue Base will be open for pre-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!   

MATCHDAY BUNDLE OFFER  

Our official catering partner, Sodexo, have the below 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.   

DONATE TO FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS  

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.   
 

Match attending Blues are encouraged to donate non-perishable goods and a variety of dry products, such as rice or pasta, tinned foods (including tomatoes and tuna) or non-perishable packets such as breakfast cereals, biscuits, long life milk, coffee, tea, fruit juice, sugar, and snack bars.  

Toiletries and children’s nappies are also gratefully received.  

Click here to learn more about the work of Fans Supporting Foodbanks.   

HERITAGE SOCIETY @ ST LUKE’S 

The Heritage Society will be open upstairs at St Luke’s Church from 5pm.    
  
The venue will host exhibitions featuring rare photographs and memorabilia and a sale of matchday programmes, while there will also be various stalls selling t-shirts, prints, books, and crafts.    

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.    
   
Goalkeeper João Virginia stars as this week’s feature interview and supporters can also hear from Ukrainian left-back Vitalii Mykolenko, manager Sean Dyche and Club skipper Seamus Coleman.  

Elsewhere, James Tarkowski looks back at his best moments in an Everton shirt so far and we bring you the latest news from across the Club, Academy, Everton Women and more!    

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 halftime.  

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.   

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 Soccerbus, 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.