Things to know if travelling to Goodison Park | OneFootball

Brentford take on Everton at Goodison Park in our next Premier League fixture on Saturday 23 November (3pm kick-off). The game will not be broadcast live in the UK.

If you are heading to the match, here’s some useful information on getting to the ground and tips to make the most of your trip to Liverpool.

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Supporting White Ribbon Day this matchday

Players, staff and fans are invited to support White Ribbon Day this matchday, a global campaign to end violence against women and girls.

Before kick-off, we'll be handing out white ribbon pins for fans to wear. Collect yours outside of the away section turnstiles.

Travelling by train

Direct trains will run from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street every hour on matchday and take approximately 2 hours 30mins.

The closest station to Goodison Park is Kirkdale. On arrival at Liverpool Lime Street, you can take a short walk to Liverpool Central station and get a train to Kirkdale, which is around a 15-minute walk from the ground.

The last direct train back to London from Liverpool Lime Street is at 7.43pm. Return tickets to London are likely to sell out. We recommend you use Trainline to book your ticket as soon as possible.

Local travel to the ground

Buses from the city centre to Goodison Park run frequently on matchday:

Walking to the ground from Lime Street or the city centre will take 45mins – one hour. There is also a taxi rank outside of the station.

Travelling by car

It is recommended to use the M6 and exit at junction 26 to reach Goodison Park.

Goodison Park

Goodison Rd

Liverpool

L4 4EL

Car parking is available at Stanley Park car park (L4 0TQ) or Utting Avenue Car Park (L4 7UR), approximately half a mile from Goodison Park at the junction of Priory Road and Utting Avenue. Car parking prices are displayed upon entry.

There is a resident parking scheme in place in the surrounding streets of Goodison Park which is strictly enforced. Parking in surrounding streets may lead to you being fined and your vehicle may be clamped or removed.

The roads surrounding Goodison Park are closed two hours before kick-off. 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.

Ticketing information

For any ticketing enquiries on matchday, the box office is situated in the Goodison Road stand.

Any duplicate ticket requests must be sent to Everton by the Brentford’s box office. Please contact Brentford's box office with any inquiries ahead of the matchday.

If you’re collecting your ticket at Goodison Park, please remember to bring ID.

Meet, eat and drink before the match

There are many options for food and drink in the city centre before you head to the match.

Closer to the stadium, The Thomas Frost near Stanley Park welcomes away fans and will be a place to meet other Bees fans before the match.

Everton’s matchday fan zone opens from 1pm until kick-off, offering food, refreshments, live music and giveaways.

The Fans Supporting Food Banks collection point is also in the fan zone for donating ambient food products and toiletries.

Entering the ground

The away supporter section is located on Bullen’s Road and can be accessed through turnstiles 53-60. Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off.

Fans will be searched on entry to the ground and sniffer dogs will be present. Small, personal bags (handbag, medical bag) are permitted in the stadium, but bags exceeding A5 size are not permitted. There is no bag storage facility at Goodison Park.

Getting back after the match

Services 19, 20, 21, 310, 345 and 919 from various points around the stadium will get you back to the city centre in approximately 25 minutes.

You can walk back to Liverpool Lime Street station or the city centre in about 45mins – one hour.

Accessibility

Everton’s Disability Access Team can be contacted at accessibility@evertonfc.com or on 01515561878. The club also has designated accessibility stewards which will be happy to assist you on matchday.

There are 20 wheelchair spaces and two accessible toilets available in the away end.

There are several car parks on a first come, first served basis to any blue badge holders. These are on Dianne Street, Oxton Street, Eton Street, Langham Street and Andrew Street.

Fans in need of in-stadium commentary headsets can call 01515561878 to request (press option 1). Headset collection on matchday opens 90 minutes before kick-off from the low-level accessible ticketing window, located in the Sir Phillip Carter Park Stand.

Read Everton’s full guide for visiting disabled supporters here

A long weekend

Staying the night in Liverpool? The city is renowned for its rich live music culture and nightlife with many restaurants, bars and pubs.

For budget hotels, Premier Inn, easyHotel, Travelodge and Ibis each have sites in Liverpool city centre.

Activities for families

The city centre has many family-friendly options to enjoy food and drink over the weekend.

The Beatles Story is the city’s permanent, interactive exhibition and devoted to The Beatles.

Visit Imagine That! for an afternoon of family-friendly science activities, arts and crafts and workshops, or Gravity Max for go-karting, mini-golf, augmented reality games and more. Chester Zoo is also a short drive south of the city.

Have a safe trip and enjoy the match!