Official: HSV kick off season against historic English club! | OneFootball

It’s now official: HSV will play their season opener against Everton FC on August 1. At the Volkspark Festival, both the men’s and women’s teams from the two clubs will face each other.

After reports to that effect had already been circulating in recent days, HSV confirmed the special friendly event on Wednesday at noon. The women’s match will kick things off at 1:30 p.m., before the men’s teams go head-to-head from 5 p.m.

That means Hamburg fans can look forward to a genuine first. For the first time, both the women’s and men’s teams of two clubs will play each other on the same day at the Volksparkstadion. The football schedule will be accompanied by additional activities as part of the Volkspark Festival. HSV says it will publish further information on the supporting program soon.

The fixture also promises plenty of appeal from a sporting perspective. Although both teams are among the most traditional clubs in their respective countries, HSV and Everton have never faced each other before. Now, they will meet for the first time in a direct clash.

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HSV opponents Everton are a Premier League mainstay

The visitors from the River Mersey are among the heavyweights of English football. The Toffees are one of the few clubs to have played continuously in the top flight since the Premier League was founded. Last season, David Moyes’ team finished 13th.

The best-known players include England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and German midfielder Merlin Röhl. With James Garner (market value: €45 million) and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (market value: €35 million), more top players will arrive in the Hanseatic city at the beginning of August. Everton FC Women also have many years of top-flight experience and finished last season in eighth place in the Women’s Super League.

Ticket sales for HSV members begin on June 30. General sale is set to start two days later. In addition to the sporting contest, those in charge can also hope for numerous visitors from England. The traditionally travel-loving fans from the British Isles are likely to combine the Volkspark Festival with a weekend trip to the northern German metropolis.

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