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New stadium curse - are Everton showing how clubs struggle after move?

New stadium curse - are Everton showing how clubs struggle after move?

Summary

Everton Football Club has been struggling to adapt to their new stadium, Hill Dickinson Stadium, after moving from Goodison Park. Despite an initially promising start, they have not won in their last seven home matches and face challenges similar to other clubs that have moved to new grounds.

Key Facts

  • Everton moved from Goodison Park to Hill Dickinson Stadium after 133 years.
  • They started with five unbeaten matches at the new stadium but have failed to win in their last seven home games.
  • Everton's home performance at Hill Dickinson Stadium is worse than their last season at Goodison Park.
  • Eight Premier League clubs, including Everton, have moved to new stadiums since 1992-93, but only one improved its record the following season.
  • Everton's manager, David Moyes, has acknowledged the difficulty in adapting to the new stadium environment.
  • The pitch at Hill Dickinson Stadium is larger than the one at Goodison Park, which may affect the team's performance.
  • Everton ranks sixth in away game performance but only 14th at home this season.
  • Everton faces tough upcoming matches at Hill Dickinson Stadium against Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City.

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