Everton take on Arsenal at home tonight
Everton take on Arsenal at home tonight
Merseyrail has issued a traffic and travel update as Everton prepare to take on Arsenal at the Hill Dickinson Stadium tonight. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm on Saturday, December 20.
Merseyrail said train services are expected to be very busy between 6pm and 8pm and then between and 10pm and 11.30pm. They added they encourage fans to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journeys, and have alternative travel options in case of unexpected disruption.
– Sandhills is the closest station to the stadium – approximately 15-minute walk.
– A 15-minute timetable will be in operation before and after the match on the Southport, Ormskirk, Hunts Cross, and Headbolt Lane lines.
– No trains will be running from Cressington station to allow more eight-car trains. A rail replacement bus service will be running between Cressington and Liverpool South Parkway stations.
For those who prefer to walk to the match, the Old Hall Street exit at Moorfields station will be open before and after the match. It’s approximately a 25-minute walk to the stadium. Fans travelling to the game are advised to check the times of their train using the Journey Planner here.
To help fans queue safely and comfortably, a dedicated fan management zone will be in place at Sandhills station.
Fans are asked to follow advice given by Merseyrail staff, who are there to keep everyone safe and ensure smooth travel through the station.
Sandhills station has step-free access from the platform to the rest of the station via a lift.
You can book assistance in advance by calling customer services on 0151 555 1111 or by speaking to a member of staff when you arrive at the dedicated fan management zone.
Everton FC offer an accessible shuttle service for supporters travelling to and from the Hill Dickinson Stadium on matchdays.
The shuttle operates between Sandhills station and Boundary Street, approximately 175m from the stadium.
This service runs pre-match and post-match, starting three hours before kick-off and continuing after the final whistle. It must be booked in advance and will not be available on a “turn up and go” basis.
You can get more information and book the shuttle service online.
If you wish to contact Merseyrail and need a quick response, the fastest way to do this is via X (formerly Twitter) or WhatsApp (0151 555 1111).
The team is available from 6am to 11.30pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 6pm on Sundays.
