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Farewell Goodison Park: The Grand Old Lady’s Greatest Moments

For more than 130 years, Goodison Park was the beating heart of Everton Football Club. Generations of supporters climbed the same narrow stairways and squeezed into the same wooden seats, and plenty of them could tell you exactly where they…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 9:33 AM
Farewell Goodison Park: The Grand Old Lady’s Greatest Moments
Key Things to Know
  • Thomas Hughes chronicles the greatest historical moments of Everton's iconic Goodison Park stadium.
  • The men's team played their final match at Goodison on May 18, 2025, defeating Southampton 2-0.
  • Everton moved to Bramley-Moore Dock, while Goodison Park was handed over to Everton Women.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Thomas Hughes reflects on the historic legacy of Everton's Goodison Park, chronicling its greatest moments across more than 130 years of history. The men's team concluded their tenure at the stadium on May 18, 2025, with a 2-0 victory over Southampton before relocating to their new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Opening in 1892, Goodison Park hosted historic milestones including Dixie Dean's 60th league goal in 1928, matches at the 1966 World Cup, and a 3-1 European Cup Winners' Cup semifinal victory over Bayern Munich in 1985. Following the men's departure, the stadium was handed over to Everton Women.

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