Everton's Fan Advisory Board have written to the Premier League requesting a 'sensible time on Sunday 18 May' for the final game ever at Goodison Park, against already relegated Southampton, with rumours swirling that it will be moved to Monday 19 May.

We are writing in response to the growing concern expressed by our fellow supporters regarding uncertainty around the date and time of our club's final home Premier League fixture of the 2024-25 season — and the last ever league match to be played at Goodison Park — against Southampton. The match is currently scheduled for Sunday, 18 May at 3:00 pm; however, this remains subject to change pending the release of the final broadcast schedule.

Matchweek 37 presents a unique opportunity to recognise and prioritise the match-going fans, those who generate the atmosphere and vibrancy that sets English football apart on the global stage.

We fully appreciate the complex competing priorities in the commercial world of broadcasting and the added pressure of having the FA Cup Final on the Saturday, which understandably carries significant weight for scheduling purposes.

However, at a time when there is considerable unrest in the fan community across the country, we believe this moment provides a chance to help honour a stadium that holds a unique place in the hearts and souls of spectators who have had the privilege of attending matches at "The Grand Old Lady".

Goodison Park has been the proud home of Everton Football Club for over 130 years, playing host to matches during the 1966 World Cup, including the semi-final, and welcoming legends such as Pele and Eusebio, who famously said "This stadium for me is the best stadium in my playing life" — a powerful tribute to the historic and emotional weight the ground carries in football history.

On behalf of Evertonians, football fans, players and staff both past and present, we respectfully ask you to consider scheduling the broadcast of this historic match at a sensible time on Sunday 18 May — a time that enables match-going fans to travel to and from the game at reasonable times, whilst ensuring the fullest possible participation, so that a passionate community can unite, and a global audience can join in the celebration of an iconic day in the heritage of the game.

Everton Fan Advisory Board
9 April 2025

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Barry McNally
1 Posted 10/04/2025 at 12:05:14
Well done to the FAB and hopefully common sense prevails that it's on the Sunday and televised.
Mark Murphy
2 Posted 10/04/2025 at 12:15:41
On a tangent maybe but do LFC also have a FAB?
If so perhaps the two could work together to remove so much toxicity from the derby, especially the Anfield one, starting with denouncing and removing that Steua Flag?
Back on thread I hope it’s a Sunday, even though I may have a chance of an away ticket if it’s Monday night.
UTFT
Alan McGuffog
3 Posted 10/04/2025 at 12:41:56
Mark, sadly there's more chance of Pimblets making a comeback. Their meat and potato pies, bloody hell !
Les Callan
4 Posted 10/04/2025 at 12:46:43
Alan. Mentioned to Mark on another thread. Pimmies pies available in Earlestown.
Les Callan
5 Posted 10/04/2025 at 12:48:46
Mark. I wrote to the club ( LFC ), years ago asking them to remove the offensive Steau flag. They promised to have it removed ……….still waiting.
Mark Murphy
6 Posted 10/04/2025 at 13:14:17
Earlestown Market, Les?
Do they still have the Bury Black Pudding stall as well?
Les Callan
7 Posted 10/04/2025 at 14:04:17
Apparently it’s a shop in Market Street Mark. The bakery is in Jackson Street. Not sure about the black puddings. Might need to go to Bury market.
Peter Mills
8 Posted 10/04/2025 at 14:11:46
It’s a very well-expressed letter. The response to it will give a fair idea of the concern the EPL has for match-going fans and their wishes.
Mark Murphy
9 Posted 10/04/2025 at 14:36:10
When is a decision expected? I'm hoping to stay overnight so hotels will also be monitoring demand, I expect.
I'm not paying silly money to stay in the Adelphi!
Nicholas Ryan
10 Posted 10/04/2025 at 14:47:06
Mark, surely you wouldn't pay ANY money to stay in the Adelphi!!
Danny O'Neill
11 Posted 10/04/2025 at 19:03:23
Nothing wrong with the Adelphi Nicholas, when I do use it, if not staying at my sisters for night matches.

It might be like stepping back into the 1920s, but it's a bed and close to Lime Street for the first train back to Euston in the morning.

A bit of a nightmare during that cold snap back in January as the heating wasn't working, but that's what quilts are for.

I usually get it for between £47 - £51, but for the derby it was being quoted at £190. A combination of it being their home fixture and the Grand National.

Mark Murphy
12 Posted 11/04/2025 at 14:57:39
You’re right Nicholas - I’ve discovered the Baltic Hotel recently. Cracking little place with good value comfortable rooms and great breakfast.
But I’m expecting town to be full for that last game so need to get ahead of the crowd or face the horrors of the Adelphi 🫣
RedRum redrum redrum 🫣
Dave Abrahams
13 Posted 11/04/2025 at 15:03:35
Mark (12) May Duncan’s on Heyworth St, pub with rooms upstairs, five minutes from town and five minutes from Goodison by bus, you’ll have to be quick they don’t have a lot of rooms but I’d recommend the place.
Mark Murphy
14 Posted 11/04/2025 at 16:00:37
Cheers Dave - I’ll look it up as soon as the match is confirmed! 👍
Martin Mason
15 Posted 11/04/2025 at 16:24:16
I'm back on Sunday and lots to do immediately with a new bike to sort out, my lovely autistic daughter has big problems in care and two out of two cars on the drive waiting for me that have stopped running. There's more bikes that also need starting after winter and two young sons and families that I have managed to alienate while I was away with some perceived favouritism!! I can see that Goodison is difficult for the season end and I understand that I'm an old Blue and there are more deserving Blues looking for tickets. I will be really happy if I can get to see an away game and I may just ride up from Horsham for a home game but just perhaps to meet with people and do the things I used to do like ride past Runcorn and Widnes and up Queens Drive, park at the Hermitage, just watch the game from a pub and maybe stand outside and listen to the noise and feel the atmosphere for a while. I have a sister who lives in Frodsham, friends in Wales and a lovely home town around Northwich that I can worship again but where I'll be unrecognised.
There's always next year and things are looking up with the manager we should always have gone back to. New owners who will do their best to totally mess the club up and us custodians who will try to make sure that it all keeps going. Will things become good for us, not a chance and that is our lot in the game.
Eric Myles
16 Posted 11/04/2025 at 16:24:45
Danny #11, the one time I stayed at the Adelphi it was perfectly acceptable. Dated? Yes! But being an awl arse that was luxury back in my day. Perfect location and price for what I wanted.

Dave #13, I tried to look at booking at May Duncan's but couldn't find any contact details for them at all to make a booking. Hence the Adelphi.

Danny O'Neill
17 Posted 11/04/2025 at 17:41:28
Nothing wrong with the Adelphi, Eric. With how Liverpool city centre has developed over the years, I'm surprised that the new owners haven't restored it to its former glory. The location is second to none and the bar, sitting rooms and foyer are still reminders of how it was once Liverpool's top hotel.

May Duncan's doesn't have a website, but does have a Facebook page. Details:

33 Heyworth Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom

0151 260 8978

Eric Myles
18 Posted 11/04/2025 at 17:48:57
Don't use Facebook, Danny. I was looking for an email address, surely if they're social media savvy they have one?

And the Adelphi building itself, Danny, architectural history – and doesn't it house an Olympic size swimming pool?

Danny O'Neill
19 Posted 11/04/2025 at 20:34:17
That's the Adelphi out the window. No availability for 25th May according to booking.com.

I suppose it might be different if you go direct?

Rob Halligan
20 Posted 11/04/2025 at 20:37:36
Danny, why the 25th May? We’re at the skunks that day. I assume the Adelphi is fully booked up with tourists for the 25th!
Danny O'Neill
21 Posted 11/04/2025 at 20:42:24
That's me reading the BBC website wrong Rob. I looked at the date underneath the Southampton fixture, which is, indeed at St James' Park.

My bad. Good job really, as I'm out in Germany for the second Bank Holiday weekend.

£62 for the 18th.

Mark Murphy
22 Posted 12/04/2025 at 13:25:28
You're still reading it wrong, Danny! We are away to Newcastle on the 25 May.

Martin - I will be going up for the Southampton game, ticket or not, so I'll sit in any pub you like (though I may alternate between The Harlech and The Wilmslow – the latter for the game itself...).

Danny O'Neill
23 Posted 12/04/2025 at 13:41:35
No. Newcastle 25th May. Southampton 18th May.

That's what I'm reading. I'll be there too so we'll meet up with Martin.

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