Everton said goodbye to Goodison Park in style as Iliman Ndiaye’s Double gave Toffees a 2-0 win over the relegated Southampton in their last men’s games at the stadium.
David Moyes’ page is moving to the new 52,888 capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley Moore Dock next season, where Goodison Park became home to Everton’s women’s team.
Toffees brought the curtain down to 133 years at Goodison Park with a pleasant victory over saints on the bottom, giving the ideal resistance to give the big old lady the perfect shipping in front of 39.201 fans.
An emotional day for Everton supporters got a dream start when Ndiaye excellent curled home in the lower corner after only six minutes.
Beto then had two goals that were rejected for offside, but Everton eventually found a second in the first half of stopping time (45+2) when NDIaye rounded out Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to press home.
But there should be no farewell goal for Gwlady’s Street end in the second half as Everton only managed one shot at the goal while they needed a fine Jordan Pickford Save late to refuse Cameron Archer to make sure the last goal scored at the stadium was a Toffees.
Everton’s 1,538. Victory in their 2,789. Fighting in all competitions at Goodison Park (D660 L591) held them 13 in the Premier League table.
The victory over Saints also meant that the championship -bound side became the direct most beaten resistance at Goodison Park in the Premier League.
Goodison Park Goodbye on Pictures …
Moyes: This team goes down in the story
Everton Manager David Moyes speaks to TNT Sports:
“This team will be remembered in history as the one who played the last game.
“I was more impressed with the atmosphere. There were times in the stadium as it was great. All followers in the ground like one together.
Everton Manager David Moyes moves on Touchline during the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Image Date: Sunday 18 May 2025.
“We still have a little to go, but we will enjoy it now. We did the job and got the three points.
“‘I’ve been here for a while and I know what it means. It’s been an amazing stadium.”
Ndiaye about being the last goal scorer on Goodison
Target scorer Iliman NDiaye celebrates in front of home fans at Goodison Park
Everton Frem Iliman Ndiaye speaks to TNT SPORTS:
“It’s very special [being the last goal scorer at Goodison Park]. I asked the referee to get the ball!
“It means a lot and I wanted to score a hat trick.
“Since the day I came in [the fans] Have been great, I would give them a win today.
“Roar was great. It’s a great day. They deserve it.”
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