Everton Women are officially set to make Goodison Park their new home.
David Moyes’ side will vacate their spiritual home after this weekend’s final Premier League outing against Southampton but the future of the site had been undecided.
Discussions about the Women’s Super League outfit potentially relocating to the Grand Old Lady surfaced shortly after The Friedkin Group’s takeover of the club.
Following an in-depth review of the Goodison Legacy project, Brian Sorensen’s side will now take up permanent residence from the start of the 2025/26 campaign.
Selected academy matches will also be held at the stadium under the new plans, which will see it become the largest purpose-built venue in the WSL.
Before then, the stadium will undergo a phased redevelopment of upgrades to enhance the matchday experience and ensure adequate facilities are in place.
Goodison hosted a historic fixture in the history of the women’s game in 1920 when Dick, Kerr Ladies and St Helens Ladies played in front of a crowd of over 45,000.
Angus Kinnear, Everton’s CEO, said: “We know how treasured Goodison is, not only to every Evertonian, but to the game itself.
“Being able to keep such an iconic stadium at the heart of the legacy project is something that has been incredibly important to us.
“From next season, we are proud to say our women will have an unrivalled permanent home in the WSL – another statement of intent as we look to build the foundations that will help us challenge for trophies.
“The women’s game has grown significantly in recent years, and we believe that growth will continue and accelerate.
“We’re under no illusions; there are obstacles we need to overcome to make this a success both practically and economically, but we’re confident that we will overcome those challenges.
“The value of investing in the women’s game has been demonstrated by our ownership group at AS Roma, with impressive results on the pitch.
“We believe Everton Women can emulate that success and go even further, with one of the most revered grounds in the history of the game as their permanent home.”