Everton now look set to move into their new stadium at the beginning of the 2025-26 season.
But the club insists the Bramley Moore Dock development IS on schedule and will be completed late in 2024. Interim Chief Executive Officer Colin Chong has given an update on the 53,000-seater arena on the banks of the River Mersey, saying: "We are confident the stadium will be completed in the final months of 2024.
"This means we won’t be starting the 2024 season at Everton Stadium – but, to reiterate, the Club has never publicly confirmed an intention to begin the 2024/25 season at our new home.