Sun May 18 09:10:00 UTC 2025: **Everton Set to Bid Farewell to Goodison Park as They Host Southampton**

**Liverpool, UK -** Everton are gearing up for an emotional farewell as they prepare to host Southampton in their final men’s match at Goodison Park, marking the end of an era for the historic stadium.

Ahead of the match, there is some positive news for The Toffees, as defender Jake O’Brien is back in contention after recovering from a knee injury that kept him out of last week’s game. However, James Tarkowski, Orel Mangala, and Jesper Lindstrom remain sidelined due to injury.

Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters is doubtful through illness, but the Saints are otherwise expected to have a fully fit squad for the encounter.

The relegated Saints will be looking for a Premier League double over the Toffees after defeating Everton 1-0 earlier this season. A repeat of this feat would be the first time since 1997-98. Southampton also won their last visit to Goodison Park in January 2023, ending a 17-game unbeaten run against the home side.

For Everton, they will hope to avoid losing successive home league games against Southampton for the first time in 51 years and will aim to end a seven-game winless run at Goodison Park. However, they will also need to maintain their defensive record of not conceding more than twice in any of their last 23 top-flight matches. Interestingly, Everton are the only team in the Premier League yet to concede a penalty this season.

The match is set to be a historic occasion, marking Everton’s 2,789th and final game at Goodison Park in all competitions.

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