Everton will travel to Wearside on Monday to face an in-form Sunderland, but a Hill Dickinson Stadium warning has been sent out.
After a solid start on home soil, Everton’s unbeaten record at the Hill Dickinson Stadium came to an end at the weekend against Tottenham Hotspur.
David Moyes will return to his former club Sunderland for the next Premier League outing at the Stadium of Light.
Everton plan to increase their stadium capacity ahead of the 2028 Euros, with the Friedkins looking to cash-in as one of the host venues.
It has been a positive start at the new home of the Blues, but there have certainly been some issues along the way.
Even with the Blues not playing on the docks this weekend, a warning from the council has been sent around about the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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Warning issued ahead of Rugby clash at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium
A lot of Everton fans are worried the rugby will ruin their pitch, ahead of their return to action against Fulham next week.
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However, the event will be another revenue earner for the club as The Friedkin Group look to bolster the books against PSR.
Issuing a statement to anyone affected by the event, Cllr Steve Foulkes has shared the following advice ahead of the rugby game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
“This weekend is going to be another fantastic showcase of our city region’s capability to host major events – from rugby league international tests to Premier League and FA Cup fixtures, alongside the spectacular River of Light festival,” he said.
“We want to make sure everyone can get to and from our city region easily, safely, and sustainably, while keeping disruption to local residents to a minimum.
“Whether you’re coming to watch the Ashes rugby fixture or the football, or just enjoying a walk along the waterfront, please make sure you plan your journeys in advance and check with operators before you travel.”
The Hill Dickinson Stadium has been a financial game changer for Everton, but there are still a number of issues needing to be ironed out in getting to and from the new ground.
How Liverpool council plan to manage Hill Dickinson Stadium crowds
To combat the crowds at Everton’s new home, Stagecoach will be operating a dedicated service to move fans to and from the fixture.
Stagecoach’s Interim Operations Director, Simon Tramalloni, has issued the following statement ahead of the historic event at Everton’s new home.
“Our matchday services serving the Hill Dickinson Stadium have been very successful so far, helping thousands of people to and from the ground in a convenient, cost-effective and accessible way,” he said.
“By running services for the test events listening to passenger feedback we’ve been able to refine our matchday offering to suit the demands of our passengers.”
The transport logistics have been far from flawless in the opening months of the stadium’s opening.
Stagecoach will be looking to relieve some of the strain on fans attending this weekend, with the 919 service from the city centre and the 939 from Bootle operating three hours before kick off.