Everton's arrival at Goodison Park for the final farewell was greeted by thousands of supporters lining the streets
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10:41, 18 May 2025
Everton fans let off flares before the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday May 18, 2025.
Everton's team bus was forced to take an alternate route to Goodison Park after manic scenes outside the stadium as fans waited to greet the players' arrival. Supporters gathered in their thousands as Everton said farewell to the Grand Old Lady for the final time before their move to the Hill Dickenson Stadium next season.
There were unprecedented scenes around the stadium as fans arrived at the ground early, with huge queues for pubs and a sea of blue shirts in the streets surrounding the stadium.
And thousands of fans gathered on Goodison Road to await the arrival of the team bus, with line-ups set to be confirmed at 10.45am ahead of the noon kick-off.
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But with so many fans lining the streets outside the stadium, the team bus was forced to take another route on their way to the ground, with an announcement on the PA system outside Goodison Park to confirm the news.
Everton will move to their new 52,888 arena at Bramley-Moore dock this summer after 133 years at Goodison, which will host the club's women's team from next season.
The Toffees host Southampton and fans are encouraged to stay behind for a special celebration inside the stadium after the match.