Everton Stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.
Everton will host their first league match against Brighton at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton fans are being told to plan ahead, as the "real test awaits" for Merseyrail, ahead of the Toffee's first league game at their new stadium.
Around 50,000 fans are expected to make the journey to the Hill Dickinson stadium to watch Everton host Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday, 24 August.
It is the first time in 133 years that an Everton home match will be played away from Goodison Park, with a number of test events having already been held in the lead up.
Authorities are urging the expected 50,000 fans to plan their travel ahead of the match Credit: PA
A transport working group chaired by Everton has been working with partners to confirm plans leading up to the first Premier League game at the new stadium, with supporters being urged to plan ahead.
Merseyrail will be running a 15 minute service on the Southport, Ormskirk, Hunts Cross and Headbolt Lane lines before and after the match, with a new footbridge and fan management zone in place to ease the flow of people coming through the station.
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said this match and the Toffee's Carabao Cup tie on Wednesday will prove if the upgrades are up to scratch.
He said: "I think this is the real test, this next week will show whether some of those things that we’ve put in place really start to pay dividends.”
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said this match will be the first real test for transport to the new stadium Credit: ITV News
Shuttle buses will also be operating before and after the game, from Liverpool city centre, Bootle and Kirkby, alongside regular bus routes.
Special, direct boats are set to continue sailing between the Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal at the Pier Head, and Seacombe for those travelling across the River Mersey, and Sandhills, Bank Hall and Moorfields are all also within walking distance of the stadium on arrival.
Cllr Steve Foulkes, who heads up the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority transport committee, said officials from the football club and local government were working to keep disruption to a minimum for residents and matchgoers alike.
He said: “We were delighted with the response of supporters to our travel advice for the final test event at the Hill Dickinson Stadium earlier this month and we hope that they will continue to make sure they plan their journeys when travelling to the magnificent new ground.
Fans have previously voiced concerns about travel options to the new stadium. Credit: PA
"The new stadium is a massive moment – not just for the club, but for the regeneration of north Liverpool – an area which is only going to go from strength to strength in the coming years.
“We want to make sure fans can get to and from matches easily, safely, and sustainably, while keeping disruption to local residents to a minimum. We are continuing to work closely with Everton, transport operators, the council, and, most importantly, supporters themselves to ensure we get the best matchday experience possible.”
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