Help a brother out: ticket advice for a yank

I donÂ’t live in the UK and visit Goodison occasionally so I can give you some hints.

First of all, keep in mind that due to television broadcasts the match can move, both in kick-off time on the day and in the day itself, it could move to Sunday or Monday. DonÂ’t plan your trip too tight timing-wise. Although I donÂ’t expect this one to be changed as it "just" is a match against Watford.

What I do to get tickets: you can make a profile on http://www.Evertonfc.com/ticket-news and there you can order the tickets as soon as they get available. I do not expect this one to be sold out but bear in mind that last year almost every match was sold out and that Goodison has a lot of obstructed views. So order your ticket in time if you donÂ’t want to sit behind a pillar. Since itÂ’s your first trip the Park End or Main Stand seems a safe choice. Hooliganism inside the stadium is virtually non-existent since the mid-nineties so donÂ’t worry too much about the particular area in the stadium you choose; apart from the obstructed views, you really canÂ’t pick a wrong spot in Goodison.

Most of the time, I choose to collect the tickets at the box office the day prior to the match, always works like a charm. If you want to be sure, give the ticket office a ring once the tickets are available.

Last time I stayed in a B&B which I really enjoyed. If youÂ’re interested I can fetch the details when I get home tonight. For the pubs, well, I leave that part for the locals to answer!

Provided you book early enough, you can pick a single ticket up from the club, not sure what the release dates are for the first batch of home games, but the official club site will tell you.

Rest assured this game will certainly be a Â’sell-outÂ’. WatfordÂ’s first game back in the Premiership for a while, they will sell out their full allocation of away ticketÂ’s, so a great atmosphere is guaranteed.

I would stay in one of the many Â’budgetÂ’ type hotelÂ’s around the Albert Dock on the waterfront, youÂ’ll probably have to pay around 㿭-㿷 a night, as Liverpool is immensely popular with tourists at that time of the year.

Also, the Â’dockÂ’ area is great in the summer, with some cool bars and restaurants around the location.

Allow yourself around an hour to get to the match and pick your ticket up, maybe a little bit more if you want to take in the flavour of match days at Everton.

Hope you enjoy your experience, were a friendly lot as youÂ’ll find out.

Hello Tim, Welcome, lad!

YouÂ’ll need to check it out but I think the season ticket holders first dibs and then the tickets go on sale to the general public; but as Steve says, look on the EFC Official site.

For accommodation, you could also try the Travelodge in Old Haymarket (right in the centre of town. If you book early on line, you can get a double room for 㿖. If your mateÂ’s coming down, you can both crash down in the room so itÂ’ll be about 㿀 each.

For eating (and some really decent beer.) at good prices thereÂ’s Wetherspoons by St Johns Market).

If youÂ’re looking for a decent pub, full of Blues then the "Dark House" is the place. ItÂ’s proper name is "The Barlow Arms" YouÂ’d have a great time there and its right by the Ground but youÂ’d need to get there at least an hour and a half before the match.

If you have any difficulty getting tickets on line, give me a shout, I live about quarter of a mile from the Ground.
God knows what weÂ’ll be like on the day but youÂ’ll have a great time before and after!

Thank you very much!! Wonderful suggestions!

Tickets have been sorted. See you all on the 8th!!