'The old place will live on - but this was end of an era for Goodison Park'
Summary
Everton played their last men's senior football game at Goodison Park, marking the end of 133 years of history at the stadium. Thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the occasion, filling the area with blue smoke and attending events before Everton moves to their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.Key Facts
- Everton's Goodison Park hosted its last men's senior football match.
- The stadium has been in use for 133 years.
- Fans gathered from early morning, with many arriving by 8am.
- Streets around Goodison Park were crowded with people, causing delays.
- Everton beat Southampton with two first-half goals by Iliman Ndiaye.
- Famous statues, like that of striker Dixie Dean, remain as landmarks.
- Everton will move to a new 53,000-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
- Goodison Park will still be used for Everton's women's team matches.
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