After dramatically securing their top flight status on the final day of the 2022/23 campaign with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth just two-and-a-half weeks ago, Everton kick-off the 2023/24 season at home to a Fulham side managed by former Blues boss Marco Silva.
It remains to be seen whether 2023/24 proves to be the last full season at Goodison Park, the ECHO understands that contractors Laing O’Rourke are working to a timetable that ends in December 2024 and as things stand, Everton are looking to be in a position to be able to move into their new stadium by the turn of the calendar year going into 2025 but discussions around an end of season move will be made if necessary.
Although Blues will likely express caution after being an Abdoulaye Doucoure goal away from a first relegation in 72 years in May, posting the lowest equivalent points total in the club’s history, the first month of the new season provides the potential to get some points on the board if they can find some early form. Their second game is at Aston Villa on August 19, followed by a home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 26 and then a trip to Sheffield United on September 2.
