- Everton set to host their final match of the season at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- The Toffees face Sunderland as they seek to keep their European dreams alive.
- They have a strong record in final home matches of the season.
Everton will encounter Sunderland in their final home match of the 2025-26 season.
The Toffees are winless in five matches, and are craving a victory to keep their dream of securing Europe alive.
David Moyes’ men sit in 10th on 49 points, with Brentford sitting just two points ahead of them in eighth.
Hill Dickinson Stadium will also have completed its first season since opening, and the Blues will look to continue the positive trend from their final years at Goodison Park.
Everton have a strong record in final home matches of the season
The Toffees were on the brink of victory in their last home game against Manchester City, but a late Jeremy Doku strike meant they would only claim a point.
Their last win was against Chelsea in March, yet heading into their final home match, they will be buoyed by an encouraging stat.
Everton have only lost one of their last home matches in the past 10 seasons, according to the BBC.
The loss was against Bournemouth in the 2019-20 campaign, but outside of that, the Blues have won eight and drawn one.
Although Moyes’ men have not won a game in five, they are undefeated in their last two, and have proven their attacking ability by scoring five in that time.
Last week’s draw against Crystal Palace was characterised by their lack of clinical finishing, which they will need to rectify in order to secure a European spot.
A mixed bag at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Hill Dickinson Stadium’s debut season has been a mixed one.
It is evidently a world-class arena that is fit for a club that is hoping to become a global footballing powerhouse.
But teething issues have been present, yet CEO, Angus Kinnear, announced that the ground will undergo changes ahead of next season, in an effort to improve matchday experiences.
When moving to the waterfront, many questioned whether Evertonians would be able to replicate the raucousness that was so frequent at Goodison Park.
Following poor results against the likes of Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth, some criticised the soulless nature of the ground in reaction to such disappointing performances.
However, in recent weeks, Evertonians have managed to claim Hill Dickinson at their home, and created wonderful atmospheres against Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool.
The clash against Sunderland offers another chance for supporters to show pride in their new home, as they hope to push their team for a European spot and bid farewell to club captain Seamus Coleman.
