Everton fall below Premier League home advantage average as Hill Dickinson impact emerges
Everton's move to Hill Dickinson Stadium has not been an easy ride.
The Blues' home form is well documented to be poor, with the new ground not having the desired impact so far.
David Moyes will be hoping that the arrival of European football and a strong end to the season could finally lift that hoodoo.
Playing matches at home is meant to be an advantage, but for the Toffees, they may have been better off playing most of their games away.
Now, as the season comes to a close, new data has emerged about how much impact Hill Dickinson has truly had on Everton's season.
Everton have third worst home advantage in the Premier League
Everton will need to overcome their home-form adversities if they want European football, but the Toffees will already know that.
However, what they may not know is the extent as to which that form has negatively impacted their season so far.
| Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium so far | Result |
| Biggest win | 3-0 vs Nottingham Forest and Chelsea |
| Biggest loss | 1-4 vs Newcastle |
According to data collated by Renato Pestana, Everton's form at home is statistically the third worst in the English top flight.
The Blues have only picked up 45.3 per cent of their total points tally at their new ground this season, which falls way short of the Premier League's average.
On average, teams in the top flight should be expected to receive around 55.59 per cent of their final points accumulation at home.
With just two games left at Hill Dickinson this season, Everton will hope to end the season with a slightly better average, but history shows they could be out of luck.
Hill Dickinson will come good for Everton
If there is one thing Everton fans know, it is that they have one of the most electric and passionate supporter bases in English football.
The Toffees must not worry about their home form too much, as they will assuredly know it will eventually turn around.
This season has been about getting their bearings in the 52,769-seater arena, and once they have become accustomed, Everton are good value to be a difficult side to beat at home.
Hill Dickinson will become a fortress, but not by magic. Moyes must continue his good work in Merseyside and deliver an end to the season that provides the goods of European football.