Everton Football Club enters a historic new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium
In short: The 2025–26 season represents a milestone for Everton Football Club, marking its 148th year of existence and its 72nd consecutive campaign in the English top flight. Most significantly, the club has officially transitioned to its new home ground, the Hill Dickinson Stadium, signaling a major shift in its long-standing history.
The 2025–26 season serves as a definitive turning point for Everton, as the club leaves behind its previous traditions to settle into the Hill Dickinson Stadium. This move is the centerpiece of a campaign that continues the club's remarkable streak of 72 straight years in the top tier of English football. As the 148th season in their history, it balances the weight of a storied past with the physical reality of a modern, new home environment.
Preparation for the season began early, with the club announcing a series of high-profile friendlies. On 3 June, Everton revealed plans for matches against Accrington Stanley and Blackburn Rovers, alongside a Summer Series in the United States featuring Bournemouth, West Ham United, and Manchester United. A home match against Roma was added to the schedule two weeks later, ensuring the squad faced diverse international competition before the official start of the domestic calendar.
The competitive structure for the season was set in motion on 18 June 2025, when the Premier League released its fixture list. Everton’s opening challenge was scheduled as an away game against Leeds United. Beyond the league, the club prepared for cup competition, receiving home draws against Sunderland in the FA Cup and Mansfield Town in the EFL Cup. The latter competition also saw them drawn for an away fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the third round, setting the stage for a demanding and varied campaign across multiple domestic fronts.
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