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Goodison Park is a football stadium in the Walton area of Liverpool, England, 2 miles (3 km) north of the city centre. It has been the home of Premier League club Everton since 1892 and has an all-seated capacity of 39,414. Goodison Park has hosted more top-flight games than any other stadium in England.
Key facts. Club: Everton FC | Opening: 1892 | Capacity: 40,157 seats. History and description. Goodison Park officially opened on 24 August 1892 with an athletics event. The first match, between Everton and Bolton (4-2), was played 9 days later. Everton had previously played at Anfield, but a dispute over the rent drove them out.
Goodison Park suffered quite badly during the Second World War, because of its proximity to Liverpool's docks, and the Club received £5,000 for repairs from the War Damage Commission. Shortly after the work was completed, Everton enjoyed their highest ever attendance, 78,299 for the visit of Liverpool in Division One, on 18 September 1948.
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Jan 2, 2024 · Goodison Park is the home stadium of Everton FC, located in Liverpool, with a deep historical significance to the club and its supporters. It has a seating capacity of 39,572 and is known as an iconic footballing cathedral.
Stadium address: Goodison Park, Goodison Road, Liverpool, L4 4EL. Phone :+44 (0) 151 556 1878. Goodison Park was the country’s first purpose-built football stadium and has remained the home of the Toffees for the last 125 years. It is one of the oldest and most recognisable grounds in England.
Feb 16, 2024 · Goodison Park is the first major football stadium built in England and has been the home of Everton FC since 1892. The stadium underwent various developments over the years, including the construction of stands designed by architect Archibold Leitch.
Apr 22, 2022 · A report to Liverpool Council’s planning committee has detailed how the club plans, referred to as the Goodison Park Legacy Project, will transform the 3.39 hectare site into a mixed use...
