Everton Hosts Southampton Final Match Goodison Park History

Everton will host Southampton in the final men's match at Goodison Park, marking the end of more than a century of history at the stadium. The fixture has a long history, dating back over 100 years, and has been a regular occurrence since the 1960s, with Everton holding a slight edge in the head-to-head record. Despite Everton's recent struggles at home, including a seven-game winless streak at Goodison, the team aims to secure back-to-back victories for only the second time this season, boosted by the return of Jake O’Brien. Southampton, relegated this season, seek to end on a high note and have the chance to complete their first league double over Everton since the 1997-98 season, having won recent matches at Goodison. Southampton interim manager Simon Rusk emphasized the team's focus on pride and professionalism, dismissing any potential distraction from the historic occasion. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 12:00 BST and will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and available on the discovery+ app in the UK.