A bold new dawn awaits for Everton and the sense of anticipation is palpable after the first match at the new stadium

Everton's magnificent new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock opened its doors for the first time to 10,000 lucky Toffees fans successful in a ballot for an under-18s friendly against Wigan. Four years in the making and at an estimated cost of more than £750m, the club will move in fully over the summer in time for the start of the 2025-26 season.

Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock welcomed 10,000 fans for a test event featuring an under-18 friendly match against Wigan Athletic as the Premier League club prepare to say goodbye to Goodison Park at the end of this season.

Everton fans got a first taste of their future on Monday as the team's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock held it's first test event.

An official Everton supporters' group has written an open letter to officials to complain about a raft of transport issues it says developed on the night of the football club's first test event at its new stadium.

Toffees fans can now look ahead to moving into their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock next season, with the £550million ground able to fit in almost 53,000 fans, who will all be eager to make new memories at the site.