Following the relocation of Everton’s men’s team away from Goodison Park upon the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premier League Season, the historic football stadium is set to become the new home of Everton Women.

Goodison Park, the first ever purpose-built English football stadium, is set to become the most iconic stadium in the Women’s Super League.

“The decision follows an in-depth review of the Goodison Legacy project by The Friedkin Group (TFG) since their takeover in December. The Goodison Legacy project was launched in 2020 to define the future of Goodison. After an in-depth review, The Friedkin Group decided that football must be kept at the heart of Everton’s community,” Everton said.

In addition to hosting Everton Women, it will stage selected Academy matches and expand Everton in the Community’s L4 campus. Former home of Everton Women, Walton Hall Park, will continue to serve grassroots, community, and development programmes for women’s and girls’ football.

Angus Kinnear, CEO of Everton, said: “We know how treasured Goodison is, not only to every Evertonian, but to the game itself, and being able to keep such an iconic stadium at the heart of the legacy project is something that has been incredibly important to us. From next season, we are proud to say our women will have an unrivalled permanent home in the WSL – another statement of intent as we look to build the foundations that will help us challenge for trophies.

Megan Finnigan, captain of Everton Women, added: “This move is a testament to where the women’s game is right now and, more importantly, where it is heading. Goodison is a magical stadium with a deep heritage and close ties to the local community. Leading the team out for that first home match of next season will be nothing short of a career highlight – and the prospect of what Everton Women can become with such an iconic ground to call our home is hugely exciting.”