English weeks for HSV: Premier League club at Volkspark twice? | OneFootball

HSV’s season opener on August 1 is shaping up to be a special football event. At the traditional Volkspark festival, fans can look forward not only to the HSV first team’s friendly against English traditional club Everton FC.

For the first time, there will even be a double dose of England at the Volkspark. Because before the men’s teams face off, according to information from Bild, the women’s teams of both clubs are also set to meet. That would mark a premiere for HSV: never before have both a women’s and a men’s match between the same teams been played at the Volksparkstadion on the same day.

The fixture also has an appeal from a football history perspective. Although both clubs are among the most traditional in their respective countries, HSV and Everton have never faced each other before, neither in a competitive match nor in a friendly. Now they will meet for the first direct showdown.

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HSV and Everton: United by tradition

HSV fans can look forward to a true giant of football history. Everton are among the founding members of the English professional league and can look back on numerous successes. The Toffees have no fewer than nine league titles as well as several cup wins in their trophy cabinet. HSV, for their part, are also among the founding members of the Bundesliga and likewise won numerous titles in earlier times.

However, the great glory of past days has faded somewhat both on the Elbe and on the River Mersey. Both men’s teams finished last season in 13th place. But HSV in particular are clearly on the rise after securing promotion back to the top flight.

So spectators can expect plenty on August 1, not just on the pitch. Fan activities around the stadium and the presentation of both squads are also planned. In addition, a considerable number of guests from England are likely to attend. British supporters are generally known for their love of travel and could combine the friendly at the Volkspark with a weekend trip to the Hanseatic city.

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