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Alex Charlton
Wed 18 June 2025 18:10, UK
Everton will face a raucous reception at the Hill Dickinson Stadium after news that Brighton will be their first home opponents in the Premier League.
Before that, the Toffees travel to Leeds United on the first Monday Night Football of the Premier League season, which will be a clash of two passionate fan bases.
The North West club will be keen to avoid the transition issues that have faced Arsenal, West Ham, and Manchester City when moving to a new stadium.
Indeed, club legend Graham Stuart has pinpointed why Everton’s move from Goodison Park will be a success.
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Iliman Ndiaye scored the final goal at Goodison Park (Credit: Imago)
Stuart shares why Everton will not face new stadium issues
Everton will move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium with the expectation of a successful new chapter in their 147-year history.
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Goodison Park has seen substantial success over the years, although the Toffees have not lifted a trophy since the FA Cup in 1995.
Indeed, the Toffees won seven of their eight league titles while they were playing at their previous home.
Competition Titles Won at Goodison Park Winning Seasons
Premier League 7 1914–15, 1927–28, 1931–32, 1938–39, 1962–63, 1969–70, 1984–85
FA Cup 4 1932–33, 1965–66, 1983–84, 1994–95
FA Charity/Community Shield 9 (one shared) 1928, 1932, 1963, 1970 (shared), 1984, 1985, 1986*, 1987, 1995
European Cup Winners’ Cup 1 1984–85
All the honours won by Everton while based at Goodison Park
Some clubs have struggled when moving home like the aforementioned trio, and David Moyes’ side will be keen to avoid that fate.
Stuart was asked by Sky Sports reporter Sanny Rudravajhala what Everton must do to avoid the same struggles at the Hill Dickinson (18 June, 09:40 am).
Speaking on Sky Sports News, he said: “I don’t think we’re going to have to do too much to be totally honest with you.
“Everton is all about people, and our fans made Goodison what it was, but absolutely no qualms whatsoever that our fans will make Hill Dickinson Stadium every bit more difficult for away sides to come and play football.
“I’m sure the atmosphere will be absolutely incredible… with another 13-14,000 people here at every single match day.
“It’s a no-brainer for me.”
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Everton supporters can be the difference (Credit: Imago)
Moyes another factor to aid Toffees switch
When Moyes returned to Everton, there were question marks over whether the Toffees would even be a Premier League side next season.
The North West outfit struggled under Sean Dyche and languished precariously above the relegation zone.
However, Moyes swooped in and propelled Everton well clear of the drop to vanquish all fears of relegation.
In the long run, this could be a genius appointment because a move to a new stadium is not always straightforward.
There will be a weight of expectation for the Toffees to be a success, and they will need to hit the ground running.
Naturally, there will be pressure on the players, and if they were to get off to a ropey start, then that pressure would increase.
However, Moyes is an excellent coach and has enough experience in the game to take any stress off his team.
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