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Everton F.C.

English football club based in Liverpool
English football club based in Liverpool
Founded in 1878, Everton F.C. has a rich history in English football, winning nine league titles and five FA Cups. The club's home is Goodison Park, and their supporters are known as 'Evertonians' or 'Blues'. Everton's main rival is Liverpool.
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Richarlison
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Yakubu's 15th goal
Yakubu scored his 15th goal in a match.
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Jordan Pickford
Jordan Pickford holds the record for the most appearances, playing 38 games in a particular period.
1398
Tim Howard's 38 Appearances
Tim Howard made the most appearances for the team, playing in a total of 38 matches. His consistent presence in the lineup showcased his importance and reliability as a player.
1797
Founding of New Connexion congregation
In 1797, the New Connexion congregation was founded in England. In 1868, they decided to revitalize their social activities in Liverpool.
1868
Renewal of social activities in Liverpool
In 1868, the New Connexion congregation decided to renew their social activities in the Liverpool area.
1878
Establishment of Everton FC
In 1878, Everton FC was established under the name St. Domingo's FC.
1879-12-20
Everton's First Official Match
Everton played their first official match on December 20, 1879, defeating St. Peter's with a score of 6-0.
1880
Name Change to Everton
In 1880, the club changed its name from St. Domingo's FC to Everton.
1882
Donation of Land at Priory Road by J. Cruitt
In 1882, J. Cruitt generously donated land at Priory Road, where basic dressing rooms were built and entrance fees were collected outside the ground.
1884-09-27
First match at Anfield
The inaugural match at Anfield took place on September 27, 1884, with Earlestown being defeated 5-0.
1885
John Houlding purchases land at Anfield
In 1885, John Houlding purchased the land at Anfield from John Orrell, becoming Everton's landlord.
1886
First FA Cup Appearance
In 1886, Everton made their first appearance in the FA Cup.
1887
Everton wins the Liverpool Cup
In 1887, Everton continued their success by winning the Liverpool Cup, this time beating Oakfield 5-0 in the final.
1888
Inclusion in Football League
In 1888, Everton was one of the teams included in the newly formed Football League.
1891-03-14
Everton wins Football League Championship
Everton won the Football League Championship for the first time in the 1890-91 season by a margin of two points, with Fred Geary being the top goal-scorer with 21 goals.
1892-04-18
Everton moves to Goodison Park
After abandoning Anfield due to conflicts with John Houlding, Everton moved to Goodison Park on the north side of Stanley Park in April 1892.
1892-08-24
Opening of Goodison Park
Goodison Park was officially opened on 24 August 1892 by Lord Kinnaird and Frederick Wall of the Football Association. The opening event included an athletics meeting, music, and a fireworks display.
1892-09-02
Everton's First Game at Goodison Park
Everton played their first game at Goodison Park on 2 September 1892, defeating Bolton 4-2. This marked the beginning of Everton's history at their new home ground.
1893-03-26
Everton's FA Cup Final Loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Everton lost 1-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup final at Fallowfield Stadium, Manchester.
1894
First FA Cup Final at Goodison Park
Goodison Park hosted its first FA Cup final in 1894, where Notts County beat Bolton in front of a crowd of 37,000. This event showcased the stadium's capability to host major football matches.
1897-04-10
Everton's FA Cup Final Loss to Aston Villa
Everton lost 3-2 against Aston Villa in the FA Cup final at Crystal Palace.
1901-02
Introduction of Royal Blue Jerseys
In the 1901–02 season, Everton started using royal blue jerseys with white shorts, which became the traditional home colors of the club.
1905-06
FA Cup Victory
Everton emerged victorious in the FA Cup in the 1905-06 season.
1906-04-20
Everton's FA Cup Final Victory against Newcastle United
Everton won the FA Cup final against Newcastle United at Crystal Palace, after two previous final losses.
1907-04-20
Everton's FA Cup Final Defeat to Sheffield Wednesday
Everton finished in a 2-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup final.
1909
Construction of Main Stand at Goodison Park
In 1909, the Main Stand on Goodison Road was built at a cost of £28,000. This stand housed offices and players' facilities and remained a key feature of the stadium until 1971.
1915
Everton's Second League Title
In 1915, Everton claimed their second League title after finishing as runners-up five times. This victory was a major achievement for the club.
1925
Everton acquires Dixie Dean from Tranmere Rovers
In 1925, Everton made a significant move by acquiring Dixie Dean from Tranmere Rovers, a transfer that marked their return to prominence in football.
1928
Everton wins their third League title
In 1928, Everton clinched their third League title, propelled by Dixie Dean's remarkable 60 league goals, a record that still stands in English top-flight football.
1932
Everton secures another League title with Dixie Dean
In 1932, Everton, led by the prolific striker Dixie Dean, claimed another League title, solidifying their position as a dominant force in English football.
1933
Everton wins second FA Cup
In 1933, Everton secured their second FA Cup victory with a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the final.
1937-12-11
Dixie Dean's Last Match for Everton
Dixie Dean played his last match for Everton on 11 December 1937, leaving behind a legacy of 383 goals in 433 matches.
1938
Introduction of Latin Motto in Everton Logo
Since 1938, a Latin motto 'Nil satis nise optimum' has been visible in most versions of Everton's logo, translating to 'Nothing but the best is good enough' in English.
1939
Everton's Fifth League Title
In 1939, Everton won their fifth League title before the outbreak of the Second World War halted their era of dominance.
1945
Formation of Everton Football Club
Everton Football Club was established in 1945.
1948-09-18
Record Attendance at Everton Home Match
The record attendance for an Everton home match was set at 78,299 against Liverpool on 18 September 1948. This game also saw an unfortunate incident where Tom Fleetwood was injured by a coin thrown from the crowd while he was playing the cornet with St Edward's Orphanage Band.
1950
FA Cup semi-final loss to Liverpool
In 1950, Everton reached the FA Cup semi-finals but lost to Liverpool, marking a significant moment in their FA Cup history.
1951
Everton relegated to Second Division
Under the management of Cliff Britton, Everton were relegated after the 1950-51 season to the Second Division.
1952
Everton wins the First Division title
In 1952, Everton won the First Division title in English football.
1953
FA Cup semi-final loss to Bolton Wanderers
In 1953, Everton reached the FA Cup semi-finals but lost to Bolton Wanderers 4–3, adding to their FA Cup history.
1954
Everton's Promotion to First Division
After being relegated in 1951, Everton were promoted back to the First Division in 1954 as the runners-up.
1956
Ending Manchester United's unbeaten run at Old Trafford
In 1956, Everton ended Manchester United's long unbeaten run at Old Trafford with a 2–5 win, marking a memorable match in the club's history.
1961
Appointment of Harry Catterick as Everton Manager
In 1961, Harry Catterick was appointed as manager of Everton, leading the club to claim another League title in 1963.
1966
Everton wins FA Cup
In 1966, Everton secured the FA Cup with a 3-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
1968
FA Cup final loss to West Bromwich Albion
In 1968, Everton reached the FA Cup final but were unable to overcome West Bromwich Albion at Wembley, marking a significant moment in their FA Cup history.
1969
Ken Loach's The Golden Vision
Ken Loach's 1969 television film 'The Golden Vision' portrayed the lives of Everton fans, focusing on their dedication to the club amidst life's interruptions. The film featured Everton forward Alex Young, known by the same nickname as the title.
1970
Seventh League Title for Everton
In 1970, Everton secured their seventh League title, marking a significant achievement for the club.
1972
Everton wins the First Division title
In 1972, Everton Football Club secured the First Division title in English football. It was a significant achievement for the club.
1974
Harry Catterick's resignation
In 1974, Harry Catterick resigned as Everton's manager due to poor health, marking the end of an era for the club.
1977
Football League Cup Runners Up
In 1977, under Gordon Lee's management, Everton were Runners Up in the Football League Cup, adding to the club's achievements during that period.
1978
Adoption of Everton Crest on Shirts
The crest designed by Theo Kelly was first used on Everton's shirts in 1978 and has remained there ever since, with gradual changes to the current version.
1980
FA Cup Semi Final
In 1980, Everton reached the FA Cup Semi final but lost the replay after drawing with Second Division West Ham.
1981
Gordon Lee sacked as Everton manager
In 1981, Gordon Lee was dismissed from his position as Everton manager after a period of unsuccessful results.
1984-05-19
Everton's 1984 FA Cup Win
Under the management of Howard Kendall, Everton won the 1984 FA Cup by defeating Watford 2-0 in the final.
1985
Everton's European Cup Winners' Cup Victory
Under the management of Howard Kendall, Everton secured their first European trophy by winning the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1985. They defeated Bayern Munich in the semi-finals and Rapid Vienna in the final.
1986
Everton sells Gary Lineker to Barcelona
In the 1986 close season, Everton sold their leading goalscorer Gary Lineker to Barcelona, marking a significant change in their squad.
1987-05-04
Everton clinches the league title
On May 4, 1987, Everton secured the league title with a 1-0 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road, after a successful season where they overtook other top contenders.
1988
Everton signs Tony Cottee and Stuart McCall
During the 1988 close season, Everton made significant signings by acquiring Tony Cottee and Stuart McCall, strengthening their squad for the upcoming seasons.
1989
Everton's FA Cup Final Loss to Liverpool
In 1989, Everton reached the FA Cup final under Colin Harvey but lost 3-2 after extra time to Liverpool.
1990
Howard Kendall returns as Everton manager
In 1990, Howard Kendall returned to Everton for a second stint as manager, taking over from Colin Harvey and aiming to lead the team to better results.
1991
Everton finishes 9th in the league under Howard Kendall
In the 1990-91 season, under Howard Kendall's guidance, Everton climbed out of the relegation zone to secure a ninth place finish in the league.
1992-08
Founding Member of the Premier League
Everton is one of the six teams that have played in every season of the Premier League since its inception in August 1992. This consistent participation highlights the club's status as a founding member of the league.
1993
MCI 2 - 5 EVE
On September 20, 1993, Everton F.C. achieved their biggest win against Manchester City with a score of 5-2.
1994-08
Everton plays 'Get Ready For This'
In August 1994, Everton played 2 Unlimited's song 'Get Ready For This' on match days, which was met with disapproval by fans.
1994-09
Everton plays 'Bad Moon Rising'
In September 1994, Everton used a reworking of Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Bad Moon Rising' as their entrance song, also facing fan disapproval.
1995
Everton's FA Cup Triumph under Joe Royle
Under Joe Royle's management, Everton won the FA Cup for the fifth time in their history by defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the final in 1995.
1996
Indications of Everton moving to a new stadium
Since 1996, there have been signs that Everton Football Club would relocate to a new stadium.
1997
Howard Kendall's Third Appointment as Everton Manager
In 1997, Howard Kendall was appointed as Everton manager for the third time. Unfortunately, the appointment was unsuccessful as Everton finished seventeenth in the Premiership, narrowly avoiding relegation.
1998
Walter Smith becomes Everton manager
In 1998, Walter Smith took over as Everton manager. Despite high expectations and some high-profile signings, Smith's first season saw another relegation battle, narrowly avoiding relegation with a 14th-place finish.
2000-03
NTL approached Everton for stake purchase
In March 2000, American cable television provider NTL expressed interest in buying a 9.9% stake in Everton Football Club. However, the deal fell through by October 2000, leading to financial difficulties for Everton and the need to sell players to balance the books.
2002-03
Appointment of David Moyes as Everton manager
In March 2002, David Moyes was appointed as the manager of Everton, tasked with leading the club to success after a period of underachievement. Moyes successfully guided Everton to safety in his first season and helped the team achieve a seventh-place finish in the Premiership.
2003-04
Selection of Greatest Ever Everton Team
At the start of the 2003-04 season, Everton celebrated their 125th anniversary by allowing supporters to vote for the greatest ever Everton team. This initiative aimed to honor the most iconic players in the club's history.
2004-05
Everton's Fourth-Place Finish and UEFA Champions League Qualification
In the 2004-05 season, Everton finished fourth in the Premier League under David Moyes, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League qualifying round.
2004-08
Sale of Wayne Rooney to Manchester United
In August 2004, Everton sold Wayne Rooney to Manchester United for a fee of £23 million, potentially rising to £30 million with bonus payments. Despite Rooney's departure, Everton had a successful 2004-05 season, finishing fourth in the table and qualifying for the Champions League.
2005-01-11
Liverpool's announcement of separate stadium plans
On 11 January 2005, Liverpool declared that they would not be sharing a stadium with Everton and proceeded with their own plans for the Stanley Park Stadium.
2006-07
Everton's Success in 2006-07 Season
In the 2006-07 season, Everton started well with significant wins, broke their transfer record with Andrew Johnson's signing, and finished in sixth place, qualifying for the UEFA Cup. The club also ventured into basketball by acquiring the Everton Tigers.
2007-08
Everton's Achievements in 2007-08 Season
During the 2007-08 season, Everton broke their transfer record again, excelled in the UEFA Cup group stage, reached the Carling Cup semi-final, and finished fifth in the league, securing another UEFA Cup qualification.
2008-02
Everton's Victory Over Liverpool
In early February 2008, Everton faced Liverpool multiple times, securing a draw in the league and a victory in the FA Cup replay at Goodison Park, showcasing their competitive spirit and success against their rivals.
2008-09
Tim Howard breaks clean sheet record for Everton
During the 2008–09 season, American goalkeeper Tim Howard set a new record for the most league clean sheets in a season for Everton with 17 clean sheets.
2009-08
Joleon Lescott sold to Manchester City for £22 million
After a period of speculation, Everton's defender Joleon Lescott was sold to Manchester City for a fee of £22 million.
2009-10
Manager
David Moyes was the manager of Everton F.C. during the 2009-10 season.
2009-12
Everton sets a club record with seven consecutive home wins in the Premier League
In December 2009, Everton achieved a club record by winning seven consecutive home matches in the Premier League, including victories over top teams like Chelsea and Manchester United.
2010-08-04
Copa Hermandad Friendly Match between Everton and Everton de Viña del Mar
On August 4, 2010, Everton and Everton de Viña del Mar played a friendly match at Goodison Park named the 'Copa Hermandad' to celebrate the centenary of the Chilean team, organized by the Ruleteros Society to strengthen the connection between the two clubs.
2011
Everton finishes seventh in the league with lowest points tally in five years
In the 2010-11 season, Everton finished seventh in the league with 54 points, which was their lowest points tally in five years.
2012-11-06
Everton's Strong Start in 2012-13 Season
Everton started the 2012-13 season strongly, losing only one of their first 11 league games by the middle of November. They had lost only three of the previous 29 league games since January, positioning themselves as genuine Champions League place contenders.
2013-12-04
Everton's Victory Over Manchester United
On December 4, 2013, Everton beat champions Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford, their first win at the Manchester club's ground for 21 years. This victory showcased Everton's strong performance during the season.
2014-04
Everton's Strong Finish in 2013-14 Season
In March and April of the 2013-14 season, Everton had seven consecutive wins to cement their fifth-place position in the league. They had realistic hopes of securing a Champions League spot at the end of the season.
2014-07
Selection of New Club Crest
After facing backlash from supporters over the initial crest redesign, Everton Football Club conducted a consultation process with fans and revealed a new crest in July 2014. The new design was chosen by almost 80% of participating supporters and began being used for the club.
2014-12
Strong Performance in Europa League
Despite their struggles in the league, Everton performed strongly in the Europa League in December 2014. They won their group matches and had notable victories over Wolfsburg and Young Boys.
2015-01
Arrival of Farhad Moshiri as Shareholder
On 27 February 2015, Everton confirmed the arrival of Farhad Moshiri as a new 49.9% shareholder. Moshiri, an Iranian billionaire, had previously owned a stake in Arsenal.
2016-05-12
Martinez sacked by Everton
Roberto Martinez was dismissed as the manager of Everton due to fan protests and poor results, finishing the season in 11th place.
2017-10-23
Ronald Koeman sacked as Everton manager
After a poor start to the 2017–18 season, Ronald Koeman was sacked as the manager of Everton on 23 October 2017 following a 5–2 home defeat to Arsenal.
2017-11-06
Everton F.C. wins against Wolverhampton Wanderers
On November 6, 2017, Everton F.C. achieved a significant victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers with a score of 3-0.
2018-05-31
Marco Silva unveiled as Everton manager
Marco Silva was appointed as the manager of Everton after being the first choice of owner Farhad Moshiri following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. Silva had previously been sacked by Watford. He led Everton to an 8th-place finish in his first season.
2019-03-24
History of the Crest
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2019-12-05
Marco Silva sacked as Everton manager
Marco Silva was sacked as the manager of Everton on December 5, 2019, after a series of poor results, including a 5–2 loss at Anfield. Duncan Ferguson took over as interim manager.
2019-12-21
Carlo Ancelotti appointed as Everton manager
Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as the permanent manager of Everton on a four-year contract. He took over when the club was in 15th place and led them to a 12th place finish in the 2019–20 season.
2020-09-19
Everton's Biggest Win
Everton achieved their biggest win with a 5-2 victory against West Bromwich Albion at home.
2021-09-25
Everton 4 - 0 Crystal Palace (Home)
Everton defeated Crystal Palace with a score of 4-0 in a home match.
2021-10-22
Arsenal 7 - 0 Everton (Away)
Everton suffered a heavy defeat against Arsenal with a score of 7-0 in an away match.
2021-11-06
Everton's 0-3 defeat against Swansea
Everton suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat against Swansea in an away match.
2022-01-15
Frank Lampard sacked as Everton manager
Frank Lampard was sacked as the manager of Everton after a run of poor results. Duncan Ferguson took over temporarily before Sean Dyche was appointed as the new manager.
2022-01-23
Sean Dyche appointed as Everton manager
Sean Dyche took over as the manager of Everton after Frank Lampard was sacked. He guided the team to safety, narrowly avoiding relegation with a win over Bournemouth on the final day of the season.
2022-01-31
Frank Lampard appointed as Everton manager
Frank Lampard was hired as the manager of Everton on January 31, following the sacking of Rafael Benitez. Lampard's tenure saw Everton involved in a relegation battle, narrowly avoiding relegation.
2023-11-17
Everton receives 10-point deduction for breaching Premier League's financial rules
On 17 November 2023, Everton received a 10-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. The club had exceeded the permitted financial losses.
2024-01-24
Everton charged with further breaches of Premier League financial rules
On 24 January 2024, Everton were charged with additional breaches of Premier League financial rules after sustaining losses above the permitted thresholds for the assessment period ending in the 2022-23 season.
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