It took only 12 minutes for Harrison Rimmer to open the score before the Wigan -Jongere seemed to be milking for the fans of Everton by keeping six fingers up in reference to the number of Rivals Liverpool’s Champions League wins.
Cole Simms doubled the visitors’ lead shortly thereafter and that turned out to be decisive, despite the late penalty from Ray Roberts, but that did not stop from a positive atmosphere of supporters who were delighted to see their new stadium for the first time.
“The stadium is fantastic. The view is great. It’s all you want, like a fan. Everton is back, “Steve Davis, a seasonal card holder since 1974, told Sky Sports.
Everton’s move from Goodison Park, their house since 1892, has long been discussed, with first discussions about a new stadium from the early 1990s.
The first impressions of fans of Everton Stadium. 🤩🏟 pic.twitter.com/90Keyjaraq
– Everton Stadium (@EVerton stage) February 17, 2025
A few years later, a site in Walton Hall Park was identified, but the idea was suspended in 2016 after opposition.
But the work on the current site finally started in the summer of 2021 and the Build was completed in December.
