David Moyes is happy for Everton’s “new starting” however can also be relishing the prospect to be in command of their ultimate Premier League recreation at Goodison Park towards Southampton.
Moyes’ aspect ended a run of three and not using a win within the top-flight with their 3-1 victory over Fulham final day trip, shifting them to thirteenth within the desk.
Everton will likely be shifting to their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium from subsequent season, however the males’s workforce will likely be bidding farewell to Goodison on Sunday, having performed there since 1892.
It will likely be a becoming send-off for the Toffees, who’ve recorded 16 wins over Southampton at residence within the Premier League, solely beating West Ham as many instances (additionally 16).
“We had been speaking about it years in the past once I first got here right here,” Moyes instructed TNT Sports activities, reflecting on his first spell between 2002 and 2013.
“We had been taking a look at new websites and had so many moments the place we thought we’re getting one thing else, however it by no means got here by way of.
“I do know for all Evertonians, they’ve been ready for this second for a very long time for the brand new stadium… all trying ahead to the transfer now. It’ll be unhappy to depart, however I feel there’s a brand new starting for Everton.
“It’s had so many good video games right here over time. We’re simply lucky sufficient to be the final ones to close the again door on the way in which out.”
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— Everton (@Everton) Might 15, 2025
Southampton did beat Everton earlier this season, however having already been relegated and confirmed to complete backside, there may be little to play for of their ultimate two video games.
They’re winless in 11 matches, although they earned an enormous level in a 0-0 draw with Manchester Metropolis final weekend.
It ensured Southampton wouldn’t end with the joint-lowest factors tally in Premier League historical past, however interim head coach Simon Rusk insisted that had not been his greatest precedence.
“I didn’t know a lot about it [the points tally], it was hardly talked about,” he instructed BBC Sport.
“I understood the significance of it, however it wasn’t one thing I used to be specializing in. I used to be specializing in performances, enhancing and the surroundings [of the team].”
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Everton – Beto
Beto is Everton’s prime scorer within the Premier League this season with eight targets, although he has but to help a aim for his team-mates this time period.
Solely Dominic Calvert-Lewin in 2020-21 (16) has scored extra in a single marketing campaign for the Toffees with out offering an help.
Southampton – Aaron Ramsdale
Southampton stored a clear sheet within the Premier League for the primary time since December 2024 towards Fulham after they drew with Man Metropolis, ending a run of 18 video games and not using a single shutout within the competitors.
Aaron Ramsdale’s aim confronted 26 photographs in that match, with the goalkeeper making 5 saves to earn his shutout.
St Mary’s at full quantity
Take a pitchside view of Saturday’s BIG shift
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) Might 12, 2025
MATCH PREDICTION: EVERTON WIN
Everton misplaced their final residence league match towards Southampton in January 2023, ending a 17-game unbeaten run towards the Saints at Goodison Park. They final misplaced consecutive residence league video games towards them in April 1974.
And following their 1-0 win at St Mary’s within the reverse fixture, Southampton wish to full the league double over Everton for the primary time since 1997-98.
This will likely be Everton’s 2,789th and ultimate recreation at Goodison Park in all competitions (W1537 D660 L591). They’re at present winless in seven residence video games (D5 L2), final having an extended run between October and December 2009 (eight), however they may wish to log out from their stadium in fashion.
Although they’ve solely stored one clear sheet of their final 13 Premier League video games, Everton haven’t conceded greater than twice in any of their final 23. Solely Arsenal (59) and Bournemouth (25) are on longer present runs with out conceding 3+ targets.
Southampton have gained simply certainly one of their final 26 Premier League video games (D5 L20). Nevertheless, their 0-0 draw with Man Metropolis final day trip ensured the Saints is not going to end the 2024-25 marketing campaign with the joint-lowest factors whole in Premier League historical past.
OPTA WIN PROBABILITY
Everton – 63.9%
Draw – 19.8%
Southampton – 16.2%
