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Cameron Smith

Sun 19 April 2026 12:58, UK

Everton fans are more than set for the Merseyside derby, based on some fantastic fan footage.

The Toffees welcome Liverpool to Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time since making the move last summer, and are looking to make a big statement against their rivals.

After a period of fighting at the bottom end of the Premier League, the Blues are flying in the Premier League and find themselves in the race for European football for the first time since 2017.

Alongside this, Merseyside rivals Liverpool sit just five points ahead in the Champions League places, with a win for David Moyes’ side potentially completely derailing the season for the reigning champions.

And it is safe to say ahead of the derby, Everton fans have more than made themselves heard.

Incredible fan footage shared as Everton fans welcome team ahead of derby

In the final derby at Goodison Park last term, the Toffees secured a huge result, with James Tarkowski rattling in a last-minute equaliser.

Going into the upcoming derby, Everton are looking to make it three matches unbeaten against their rivals on home soil – making a big European statement in the process.

This season, a new era of the Merseyside derby begins, with Liverpool making the trip to the brand new Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time.

And based on footage shared by Tony Scott on X, Blues fans have made it as hostile as possible for their red neighbours.

With the brand-new stadium in the background, the scene is almost perfect, while those on the bus will most definitely understand the magnitude of the fixture if they didn’t already.

Liverpool could be caught out by Everton

The first derby on the docks was always going to be a special one. But it is not just in regards to the stadium when it comes to Everton entering a new era.

For the first time in a long time, the derby outcome could have serious implications as to just where both sides finish in the final standings.

Moyes’ side are well in the race for continental football, while Liverpool are not too far ahead themselves – creating an incredible spectacle at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Alongside this, Everton have actually been labelled as derby favourites, with the Reds licking their wounds after exiting the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

Arne Slot’s side have proven vulnerable throughout the season, and have lost more big games than they have won.

With this in mind, they will likely be shaking on their travels across the city, while the Toffees have a huge chance to make a huge statement.

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