We then of the two options specified on the guide took the Kirkdale option and headed to the Thomas Frost Wetherspoons on Walton Road. The Scouse Pie was superb and the service was quick and efficient. I arrived about two and a half hours before kick off and planned to park in the Oakmere Centre on Cherry lane which charge 10 matchdays, on a first come, first served basis. With Leicester leading 0-2 at half time I think the home fans were pretty resigned to another defeat. Everton pressed for a winner late on hitting the bar and forcing Robinson into a few outstanding saves but the score remained 1-1. As they are being sold by supporters, prices tend to be normally more reasonable than going through a ticketing agency. document.write(''); Official Programme 3.50 The atmosphere for the last 20 minutes was brilliant and if Everton could bottle that and sell it before each game they would be challenging towards the top of the table rather than scratching around down at the bottom. Stopped from going into the Royal Oak pub. The game itself would have been great for the neutral, but as an away fan my worst fears were realised when Lukaku scored in the first minute and we were 3-0 down within half an hour. Seating plan of the Goodison Park Stadium Looking from the outside, Goodison Park, with its tall stands seems huge. 4 beers were under 10 and they were lovely freezing cold San Miguel and Fosters. It was an easy drive from our home North of Leeds along the M65 through Blackburn, joining the M6 near Preston before a final stretch of the journey along the M58 and M57. It took just under four hours to drive from Enfield. Although as Everton got back into the game the vocal support from the home fans was impressive. Both Sandhills & Kirkdale stations and can be reached by first getting a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool Central and then changing there for Kirkdale. I would hate to try my luck after the game for a "comfort break" as the queue must be horrendous, but cleanliness is obviously a priority at Goodison and they were spotless! Goodison Park Capacity: 39,572 (all seated) Address: Goodison Road, Liverpool, L4 4EL Telephone: 0151 556 1878 Fax: 0151 286 9112 Ticket Office: 0151 556 1878 Pitch Size: 112 x 78 yards Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The Toffees Year Ground Opened: 1892 Undersoil Heating: Yes Shirt Sponsors: SportPesa Kit Manufacturer: Umbro Concerts. The buses run from the other side of the street for the return journey. The pub was very secluded and you could actually see Anfield down an alley from outside this pub. and he was great. We parked up in a lovely place called the Isla Gladstone Foundation which looked like a very plush building at one end of Stanley Park. There were quite a few Spurs walking through with little to no animosity between home and away fans. Leeds United and Everton learn FA punishment following Goodison Park melee. What is the view like from Section [.] The fans to our left were a little hostile towards us but that is to be expected as were not the most liked team in the country, the stewards were good though, one instance a lad infront of me had smuggled in a bottle of Stella, the usual practice would be just to throw him out but the stewards just took the bottle off him and let him be which I thought was a good way to deal with things. This was my first trip to Goodison Park and a rare neutral game for me as a Blackpool season ticket holder this match was a Christmas present from my partner. away fans singing non stop was great. As for the toilets in the stadium they are tightly packed in and have clearly been painted over many times which indicated the same facilities have been in place since the stadium opened. A good day out, very hostile at times but as I have been away with United a lot of times now you get used to the hostile reception when we go away. They were not only friendly but knowledgeable as well. Goodison Park is located 2.5 miles northeast of Liverpool City Centre, accessible using Great Homer Street and the A580. The atmosphere was a little quiet from the home fans, however I don't think Burnley's early goal did anything to help that. Great set of fans and a very "family friendly" club. Despite the result one of my favourite away days, i'd go again and anyone thinking of going to Goodison then DO IT! Safe Ticket Compare 2010-2023 / Search and compare tickets with Safe Ticket Compare. Everton vs Liverpool rivalry: There is no disputing that the red vs blue battle on Merseyside is the biggest derby game Everton partake in. Good day out just unfortunately they had an undeserved penalty which they scored from winning them the game 1-0. Being part of the West Midlands contingent of Spurs fans, we travelled up from Wolverhampton Railway Station. An undeserved lead for Everton but one the fans took delight in that rarest of goal keeper goals. We left before the end of the game in order to catch that train! When Everton were first formed they played their home matches at Stanley Park; that only lasted as their own ground for a few years though before they became a tenant of the now Liverpool stadium, Anfield. The location will be Bramley Moore Dock on the banks of the River Mersey, due for completion by the 24/25 season, and fans will be consulted on stadium design and capacity as well as other considerations, in an attempt to keep them happy and give them some ownership of the new stadium that not all of them really wanted. Yes Shirt Sponsors: Bit of a crush on for beer and pies at half time but managed to get a Scouse Pie which is absolutely delicious! QPR won 1-0 their first game in premier league since 1996 and the journeys both way only took 3 hours with stops. The home fans we encounteredwere absolutely fine with us sharing a pub with them. As regards the Everton crowd I was surprised at the lack of noise but then again they were behind by two or more goals for most of the game. I got the supporters bus back to the City Centre then got on the train from Liverpool Lime street back home. Drivers arriving from both North and South can exit the M6 at junction 26, following the M58 to its end. Excellent even though we lost 1-0. A tight ground hemmed in by terraced houses makes for a proper atmosphere. First impression in the away end was not good. We also had a bit of time to kill so had a look at Anfield, only half a mile away, and a walk round Stanley Park. Plus with the prospect of Everton moving to a new stadium becoming more likely, it gave me more desire to visit. Before the game, we went straight into the Crown pub by Lime Street station and a had a couple of beers. Seats here are tagged with: has an obstructed view of the scoreboard is a folding chair is in the visitor's section is under an overhang. The video was allegedly taken the morning after his club Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park last Saturday . After three miles turn left at the traffic lights into Utting Avenue (there is a McDonalds on the corner of this junction). From Liverpool Lime Street By Bus Or Taxi, The main railway station in Liverpool is Lime Street which is over three miles from the ground and is really too far to walk (although it is mostly downhill on the way back to the station), so either head for Kirkdale station or jump in a taxi (about 8). Car parking is available at Stanley Park, which is near to the ground, or you can find some on street parking a short walk from the stadium. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A good day out in the October sunshine, bit of a letdown quality wise and the game just seemed to fizzle out in the second half. Goodison Park is 120 years old and, as such, has an incredibly rich history. The station is located at Lime Street, Liverpool L1 1JD; 2.5 miles away. One of them was a Father who was taking his sone to their second ever game which is really heartwarming to see. If you are lucky enough to be at the front then it's a good view but from the back some views are really poor. home fans friendly? I caught the 05:43 from Ipswich but typically my train was delayed meaning I just about caught my train from Euston after catching the tube from Liverpool Street after a quick change at Crewe arrived at Liverpool Lime Street at 10:10. Leighton Baines hit the bar with a great free-kick which Paddy Kenny didnt even move for. There are a lot of grounds that can learn from the Everton stewarding. This will . We had a couple of drinks to save a bit for money up there. Then Leo Peters of Grand Rapids, Michigan bought the "Butterball" trademark from her in 1951. The Norwich fans stood for the whole game which was great! The Sir Philip Carter Park End will only be accessible via Goodison Road - with the Sir Philip Carter Park End stand open for fans from 75 minutes prior to kick-off. Goodison Park is dated and the concourse is small. Also, the nearby Crown pub also recommended to me. The fans were friendly but then I was with some Everton fans I knew already. Behind the Park Stand is a small outdoor fan zone which serves alcohol, as well as food. Everton had chances but I think any more than 2-0 would have been a harsh score line on Tamworth. We were in the upper tier and our view was amazing. The concourse was relatively compact and queuing for food and drink resembled a rugby scrum. It was an all round good performance from us and we were extremely unlucky not to take the win. The next thing was to get a Steak Pie (3.30) and get to my seat, which was directly above the exit to the concourse. You can get a bus from their to Liverpool South Parkway bus/rail interchange and from there get either a bus towards the ground or the train to Sandhills before meeting up with the Soccerbus. Blue Kipper The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, with both sets of fans mixing freely before the game. The rear of the upper tier also has problems as Neil Theasby a visiting Hull City supporter informs me; Our seats were on the very back Row S and the view was awful! Despite our best efforts, the game remained one goal a piece. Outside Goodison I met the famous 'Speedo Mick' who was doing one of his charity fundraising events (he attends matches just wearing a pair of Speedo swimming trunks!) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery would happily trade entertainment value for Wow! Home fans friendly? 5. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. A full road closure will be in place 45 minutes before kick-off, and remains in place for 15-30 minutes after the final whistle. All Premier League home fixtures are classed as 'Category 1' prices at 50 for Adults in any stand, 35 for Concessions in any stand, 15 for Juniors in the Family Enclosure and 25 in all other stands, unless otherwise stated. The home atmosphere was quite disappointing, which I had been told by other people before the game as well to expect. The Game Plan Information THE GAME PLAN It also runs on a Sunday at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Goodison is a great old ground although one which could do with a bit of modernising. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. [. The view was okay but was quite difficult to see the action at the far end (to our right). I was disappointed that twice the Police told us to go the other way (it was as though they did not want us to mingle with the home fans). Click on the "tickets" button to select a ticket platform and you will then be able to review the available categories of seats at the stadium as well as select the number of tickets. The closest of the hotels on offer at just over half a mile from Goodison, Hotel Anfield has 8 rooms, a games room, concierge services and parking. However, if you are driving, please allow time to get away as the roads can become congested. Why were you looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): Obviously a trip to a Premiership side in the FA Cup is massive for a non league side and this was no exception for Tamworth plus having viewed the pictures on this guide Goodison Park looks an impressive stadium.