The Lions are back at Nethermoor for the third time in a week on Saturday as Premier League 2 side Everton U23s visit LS20 in a 3pm kick-off.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance here, tickets will also be on sale on the day at the turnstiles with payment by cash only, it is also cash payments only inside the ground for programmes and 50/50 cash draw tickets. Food and drink from The Lions’ Diner can be paid for by cash or card and the clubhouse accepts and prefers payment by card. The clubhouse food stall only accepts cash payment.
Tickets for all of our home friendlies are priced at £10 Adults, £5 Concessions (Over 65’s), Under 18’s & Students and £1 Under 11’s with 2022/23 GAFC Season Ticket Holders getting half price entry on production of their season ticket at turnstiles 3 and 4.
Previous Meetings
It is just the second time we have faced Everton U23s in successive years.
The Toffees brought with them a large number of supporters last season in what was our opening friendly and first game with fans at Nethermoor in over a calendar year following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lewis Dobbin struck a hattrick that afternoon and went on to make his Premier League debut during the 2021/22 season, Tom Cannon netted the other goal in a 4-1 victory for The Blues. Chuk Molokwu netted our only goal.
Important Season Ticket Information
Season tickets can be collected from turnstiles 3 or 4; half price entry for season ticket holders is only through turnstiles 3 and 4. This will be applicable for all pre-season friendlies.
If you would like to purchase a season ticket in advance of a pre-season friendly, please ensure that your application and payment is submitted 24 hours before KO, to allow us to process your application.
A Look At Everton U23s
The Toffees start the Premier League 2 campaign under new management with Paul Tait promoted from his previous role with the U18s side.
Following a restructure at Finch Farm Tait has taken up the position as the division becomes an U21 league following a ongoing review of the Premier League Elite Player Performance Plan.
Tait has been with the Goodison Park side for over 12 years and came through the club’s academy before forging a successful career in the game as a striker.
Everton’s squad includes some players with professional experience in Lewis Gibson, Charlie Whitaker, Tyler Onyango and Isaac Price.
A Look At The Lions
The Lions will be looking to get back on the winning track after a narrow midweek defeat to a Barnsley X1 side.
Danny Ellis made his first Lions appearance in seven years against the South Yorkshire side and got a valuable 45 minutes in his legs.
At full-time Ellis and Danny Forrest will conclude their first week of games in the Nethermoor hotseats.
In Summary
The ‘Raise the Roof’ fundraising campaign will continue with donation buckets all around the ground if you would like to give your support.
The new home shirt will once again be on sale in the Club Shop alongside new leisure wear and much more.
Tickets for the game with Everton U23s can be purchased at the turnstiles on the day with cash payment only or online in advance here.
Don’t forget to pick up a pre-season programme for just £3, it is packed full with exclusive content including interviews with Danny Ellis, Danny Forrest, a preview of the clash with The Toffees and much more. Take a look at what’s inside here.
