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Mon 3 November 2025 7:41, UK
The Hill Dickinson Stadium was commissioned with the intention of catapulting Everton towards newer and better things.
Everton’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham last Sunday meant that the Lilywhites became the first league side to defeat the Toffees at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
As a result, David Moyes will look to wash away the bitter taste of defeat when Everton face Sunderland on 3 November.
Indeed, a win would bring the Toffees one step closer to domination on and off the pitch.
Credit: ImagoEverton ‘pleased’ with Ashes Test event
Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium successfully hosted the second Rugby League Ashes Test on Saturday.
As a result, Everton’s impressive new stadium could become a staple on the rugby league calendar after a sell-out crowd watched England’s 14-4 defeat by Australia, according to Mike Keegan writing in the print version of the Daily Mail (page 67, 3 November).
Indeed, a future Magic Weekend of Super League fixtures at Hill Dickinson Stadium seems to be inevitable at this point.
However, while Everton were “pleased” with the event, it is understood that the setting off of red pyrotechnics from the roof before kick-off, “may have raised a few eyebrows.”
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All in all, the event was a resounding success and doesn’t seem to scratch the surface of the commercial success the Hill Dickinson Stadium could bring to Everton.
What makes the Hill Dickinson Stadium so special?
Everton fans would not have been pleased when the Hill Dickinson Stadium was recently branded as a Tottenham knock-off.
Indeed, the stadium that was officially finished in December 2024 is one of the most impressive venues in the Premier League.
It seats 52,769 people for regular sporting eventsThe Fan Plaza seats around 17,000 peopleIt has been marketed as a venue built for more than football
Despite its multi-purpose use, the stadium still manages to appeal to fans on a large scale.
The South Stand, in particular, was designed to create a daunting atmosphere for opponents. Seating around 13,000 fans, it is one of the largest single-tier stands in England.
Therefore, striking the right balance between commercial and fan use is what makes the Hill Dickinson Stadium stand out from the rest.
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