The famous story goes that in 1892, Everton left their previous stadium, Anfield, due to disagreements with the stadium’s owner, John Holding. He wanted to increase the rent for Anfield, and Everton was unwilling to accept the new terms.As a result, Everton decided to move to a new stadium just a few hundred meters away—Goodison Park. The stadium’s name came from the landowner in the area, Good Deily, and quickly became one of the most iconic in England. The rest, as they say, is history—great history, but not nearly as bright as their neighbor’s.The last FA Cup game at Goodison Park has been played 💙#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/9vSO4xMqOU— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 8, 2025 Everton played their FA Cup matches at Goodison Park for 133 years, and February 8, 2025, will be remembered for the last-ever match for the Toffees at the historic ground. Since David Moyes returned to the club less than a month ago, bringing fresh energy and securing three consecutive Premier League wins, the euphoria of his initial shock therapy was tempered by Bournemouth.The Cherries triumphed 2-0 in Liverpool (2-0) in the FA Cup 4th round, thus ending Everton’s storied history in the competition at Goodison Park. Next season, Everton will move to the expensive Bramley-Moore Stadium on the banks of the River Mersey, and until then, the fans will bid farewell to Goodison.FT. An improved second half, but we exit the FA Cup at Goodison. [0-2] #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/OYO25VrXdm— Everton (@Everton) February 8, 2025 Already on Wednesday (22.30), the final Merseyside derby will be played at Goodison. Bournemouth scored two goals in the first half, one from a penalty by Antoine Semenyo and another by young Canadian Daniel Jebbison.The host was completely ineffective in front of Bournemouth’s goal, with just one shot on target compared to their opponent’s eight.Liverpool on a trip to Plymouth, Villa as Ange’s future deciderEverton was eliminated in the 4th round of the competition they last won in 1995, and now Moyes faces the task of leading the team with dignity through the process of saying goodbye to Goodison Park. This emotional farewell will undoubtedly leave a heavy void that will linger for some time.The Toffees are 16th in the Premier League table, and at the very least, they could give their fans some peace of mind regarding their survival in the top flight.FA CUP – ROUND 4Friday Man.Utd. – Leicester 2-1 (0-1)/Zirkzee 68, Maguire 90+3 – De Cordova-Reid 42/Saturday Leeds – Millwall 0-2 (0-1)/Azeez 30, 55/Leyton – Man. City 1-2 (1-0)/Ortega 16 og – Khusanov 56, De Bruyne 79/Coventry – Ipswich 1-4 (1-3)/Latibeaudiere 8 – Hirst 2 pen, Clarke 28, 37, Philogene 53/Everton – Bournemouth 0-2 (0-2)/Semenyo 23 pen, Jebbison 43/Preston – Wycombe 4-2 on pen (0-0)Southampton – Burnley 0-1 (0-0)/Edwards 77/Stoke – Cardiff 2-4 on pen (3-3)/Koumas 42, 47, Baker 58 pen – Colwill 8, Salech 19, 68/Wigan – Fulham 1-2 (0-1)/Smith 50 – Muniz 23, 55/Birmingham – Newcastle 2-3 (2-2)/Laird 1, Iwata 40 – Willock 21, 82, Wilson 26/Brighton – Chelsea 2-1 (1-1)/Rutter 12, Mitoma 57 – Verbruggen (og) 5/Sunday 15.30: (5.30) Blackburn (3.60) Wolverhampton (1.70)18.00: (19.0) Plymouth (8.50) Liverpool (1.13)20.35: (1.80) Aston Villa (3.70) Tottenham (4.40)Monday 22.45: (10.5) Doncaster (6.50) Crystal Palace (1.25)***odds are subject to change***
