‘Everton fans set for crushing blow – it’s definitely going to happen’
Everton fans are preparing for life away from Goodison Park after the men’s team played their final game at the stadium.
David Moyes’s side beat already-relegated Southampton 2-0 on Sunday (18 May) on what was a memorable day for the club.
The Merseyside giants will move into their new 52,888-seater facility on Bramley-Moore Dock ahead of next season, with Goodison set to become the permanent home of Everton Women.
Speaking on 14 May, Everton‘s new CEO Angus Kinnear said the stadium move will be “a real catalyst for positive change” by providing increased revenue streams and a platform to build a team befitting of “one of the best stadiums in Europe”.
Finance expert Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider the increased revenue at the new stadium will be paid for by the club’s fans.
Everton’s owners The Friedkin Group is looking to take a US-style approach towards matchdays at the new stadium.
The club’s revenue increased from £172million in 2022-23 to £187million last season, while their commercial income dropped slightly from £38.9million to £38.5million across the same period.
Everton set for ticket price hike after stadium move
Borson insisted ticket prices are likely to increase at Everton’s new stadium.
He told Football Insider: “The revenue growth will be significant, but you have to remember, it’s going to be significant because it’s going to be a combination not only of higher numbers but also bigger prices.
“Somebody has to pay for it. There is no magic to it. The revenue will be higher because people are buying more corporate seats and more expensive season tickets.
“It might not be in the first season for the average fan, but revenue from matchday comes because fans are having to pay for it.
“It’s definitely going to happen, but it’s going to happen because fans are going to have to pay. It’s a bit double-edged for the fanbase because they are going to have to pay for it. But it will definitely work.
“There is no question that they will generate more money from corporate hospitality and they will generate more money from people who are going to want their season tickets and want more of the season tickets in the next few seasons.
“I think there will be good momentum around the new stadium and the club. I think it’s great for them, but that revenue is paid for by the fans.”
| Ranking | Stadium | Capacity |
| 1 | Old Trafford (Man United) | 74,197 |
| 2 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Tottenham) | 62,850 |
| 3 | London Stadium (West Ham) | 62,500 |
| 4 | Anfield (Liverpool) | 61,276 |
| 5 | Emirates Stadium (Arsenal) | 60,704 |
| 6 | Etihad Stadium (Man City) | 52,900 |
| 7 | Everton Stadium – when open (Everton) | 52,888 |
Everton could agree £12m Sean Longstaff deal
Football Insider revealed on 18 May Everton and Newcastle United are keen to agree a deal for Sean Longstaff ahead of the summer transfer window.
Newcastle are likely to demand around £12million for the midfielder, who is no longer first choice at St James’ Park.
The 27-year-old is out of contract on Tyneside in June 2026.
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