The historic Merseyside rivalry reaches a poignant milestone tonight as Everton and Liverpool face off for the final time at Goodison Park. With Everton set to move into their new stadium this summer, this clash marks the end of an era for the iconic ground.
Everton enter the derby in resurgent form under David Moyes, sitting comfortably nine points above the relegation zone with a game in hand. However, they face a monumental task against Liverpool, who are pushing for Premier League glory.
Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, made headlines for his squad rotation in their FA Cup loss to Plymouth Argyle, but he reverts to his strongest lineup tonight, with Luis Diaz the only survivor from Sunday’s shock defeat.
A win here would extend Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table, putting them nine points ahead of Arsenal. But with Everton eager to spoil the party in their final home derby at Goodison, a fierce battle awaits.
- Kick-off: 7:30 PM GMT
- Everton XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gana, Garner; Lindstrom, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Beto.
- Liverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.
- Notable: Trent Alexander-Arnold is only fit for the bench, with Conor Bradley retaining his place at right-back.
Liverpool have dominated this fixture in recent years, but across 119 meetings, the rivalry remains tight, with both clubs securing 41 wins and 37 draws. Everton won the first-ever derby at Goodison Park and will be determined to end on the same note.
While Everton still have more games left at their historic home, tonight’s matchup is a significant farewell. The Toffees will look to make their final derby at Goodison unforgettable, while Liverpool aim to tighten their grip on the title race.
Stay tuned for all the build-up and live action as two old rivals go head-to-head in one final battle at Goodison Park.