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Goodison Park to Become UK’s First Major Stadium Dedicated to Women’s Football

Everton FC announces the historic ground will serve as the long-term home for Everton Women starting this September.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Manchester City - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - April 19, 2025 General view inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
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Overview

  • Goodison Park, previously slated for demolition, will be repurposed as the permanent home of Everton Women, marking a milestone for women’s football in the UK.
  • The Friedkin Group’s feasibility study confirmed the stadium meets Women’s Super League standards, with targeted investments planned to adapt the ground.
  • Everton Women’s first season at Goodison Park will begin in September, following the men’s final Premier League match at the stadium this Sunday.
  • The move ties Goodison’s legacy, including hosting a landmark women’s match 105 years ago, to the modern growth of the Women’s Super League.
  • Everton in the Community will base its operations at Goodison, focusing on initiatives to develop girls’ and women’s football locally.