Goodison Park under the lights, a returning 'villain' and hazy memories of a 99th-minute winner in this fixture last season - Everton's clash against Newcastle United on Thursday has a weight of significance about it.
Throw in potential Champions League connotations for the visitors and possible Premier League peril for the hosts, it's set to be an almighty occasion.
It's also a huge stage upon Sean Dyche will need to take the right steps. In the previous three Everton outings, it would not be unfair to suggest mistakes - playing a high line against Manchester United's rapid attack, using diminutive Neal Maupay as a target man against Fulham and leaving walking red card Mason Holgate on the field against Crystal Palace - have been made.