Goodison Park history and facts

Full name:

Goodison Park

Nickname(s):

Location:

Goodison Road, Liverpool

Built:

Opened:

1892

Owner:

Former names:

Tenants:

Everton FC

Capacity:

41,000

Facts & History

1 Stadium Overview
2 Stadium History
3 Seating Chart
4 Getting There
- 4.1 Map
5 City Information
- 5.1 Area Pubs
- 5.2 Travel Tips
6 Important Links
7 References

Stadium Overview

Goodison Park is the home of Everton F.C. in Liverpool. It was built in 1892 it is one of the oldest and most historic football grounds in the world and was the first major football stadium in England. Goodison Park became all-seater in, taking the capacity to 41,000. It is possible to expand the ground, but the club considers that it would not be financially viable to do so, and therefore wishes to move.

Stadium History

Everton originally played in the southeast corner of Stanley Park, which is the site for the new Liverpool F.C. stadium. In 1882, J. Cruitt donated land at Priory Road which became the club's home before they moved to Anfield, which was Everton's home until 1892. At this time, a rent dispute led to Everton leaving the ground and to the formation of a new, rival team. The new club, Liverpool, set up at Anfield and Everton moved to Goodison Park, which has been their home ground to this day.

Seating Chart

Getting There

By Car
From the North
Head south on the M6 motorway until Junction 28 and then follow signs for Liverpool on the A58. Keep straight on into Walton Hall Avenue for Everton FC.

From the South & East
Use the M6 motorway and then the M62 west until the end of Motorway then turn right onto the A5058 and go on into Queens Drive. After 3.7 miles, turn left onto the A580 into Walton Hall Avenue for Everton FC.

From the West
Use Mersey Tunnel into Liverpool City Centre then follow signs for Preston A580 into Walton Hall Avenue for Everton FC.

By Train
Trains, run from all major UK cities to Liverpool Lime Street. Book seats via Central Trains. Lime Street is also serviced by Euro express trains.

Virgin Trains operate a "high speed" service from London Euston which will get you from the Capital to Lime Street in about 3 hours. Tickets are ~£22.

By Plane
Manchester International Airport (35 miles away) is the nearest major hub with train connections direct to Liverpool Lime Street for ~£10, direct National Express Coach service or taxi (~£50).

Liverpool John Lennon airport (6 miles from Liverpool city centre) is serviced by budget airlines Easyjet and Ryan Air with flights from Europe and Ireland.

Map

City Information

Area Pubs

Travel Tips

Liverpool has an easy public transport system. The quickest and easiest way to get around is by the excellant Merseyrail system which links most suburban areas to the city downtown. The city centre has got 4 underground stations that are located in the main shopping and business areas, but it is a very compact centre and is often easier to walk places. Buses are frequent but very expensive.