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Everton v Liverpool tickets | Hill Dickinson Stadium
History awaits as Everton host Liverpool in the first ever Merseyside Derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2026. After 131 years of derbies at Goodison Park, this fixture marks the beginning of a new chapter in one of English football's most storied rivalries. The two clubs are separated by just over a mile geographically but a football lifetime in terms of recent success, yet the derby rarely fails to deliver drama regardless of the league standings.
Match Details
The match kicks off at 2:00pm BST on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK. This is the first competitive Merseyside Derby at Everton's magnificent new waterfront home, replacing Goodison Park where the clubs contested 120 derbies over more than a century.
Hill Dickinson Stadium
The Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock represents a new era for Everton Football Club. With a capacity of 52,888, it is the seventh-largest stadium in the Premier League and features a stunning waterfront location on the River Mersey. The arena opened for the 2025-26 season and was designed by Meis Architects with a "Football First" approach, positioning supporters as close to the pitch as regulations permit. The striking brick, steel and glass design pays homage to the historic maritime and warehouse buildings nearby while also nodding to Goodison Park's famous Archibald Leitch latticework.
Head-to-Head Record
Liverpool and Everton have met over 240 times in competitive football, making the Merseyside Derby one of the most frequently played fixtures in English football history. Liverpool hold the upper hand with approximately 101 victories to Everton's 68, with 78 draws. In the Premier League era specifically, Liverpool have won 31 of 66 meetings compared to Everton's 9, with 26 draws. Notably, at Goodison Park, the final tally stood at 41 wins apiece with 38 draws - a fitting end to 131 years of derbies at that famous old ground. Ian Rush holds the all-time scoring record in this fixture with 25 goals.
Last Meetings
The final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park on February 12, 2025 was one for the ages. Beto gave Everton an early lead with a clever set-piece routine before Alexis Mac Allister quickly equalised. Mohamed Salah's 73rd-minute strike seemed to have won it for Liverpool until James Tarkowski unleashed a thunderous 98th-minute volley into the top corner to trigger wild celebrations. The chaotic aftermath saw four red cards issued - to Liverpool manager Arne Slot, assistant Sipke Hulshoff, and both Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucouré after a melee. Earlier this season, Liverpool won 2-1 at Goodison in September 2025, with Salah and Gakpo overturning McNeil's opener.
Everton 2025/26 Season
David Moyes returned for a second spell in charge of Everton, guiding them into their new home at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The move to Bramley-Moore Dock represents a fresh start for the club after years of struggle at Goodison Park. Key players include defender James Tarkowski, who has become a cult hero after his dramatic late strikes in recent derbies, while the new stadium atmosphere has energised both the squad and supporters. Everton will be desperate to christen their new home with a derby victory.
Liverpool 2025/26 Season
Arne Slot's Liverpool have experienced an inconsistent Premier League campaign following their title-winning season under Jürgen Klopp. Mohamed Salah remains the talismanic figure, having scored 8 Premier League goals in the Merseyside Derby - second only to Steven Gerrard's record of 9. The Reds have not lost an away derby since 1999 and will be determined to maintain that remarkable record at Everton's new venue. Key players include Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Florian Wirtz as Liverpool seek to secure European qualification.
Tickets
Tickets for the first Merseyside Derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium are among the most sought-after in English football this season. This historic occasion - the inaugural competitive derby at Everton's stunning new waterfront home - promises an electric atmosphere as the city's rivalry enters a new era. With just over a mile separating the two clubs' stadiums, the passion and intensity of this fixture remains undiminished.
