Merseyside Derby live as Everton play host to Liverpool for first time at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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NewsLiverpool NewsMerseyside derbyLIVEUpdated just nowThousands of supporters will head to Hill Dickinson Stadium todayLeft to right: Everton supporters Keith and Michael ahead of the Merseyside Derby(Image: Liverpool Echo)The first Merseyside Derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium will take place today. Just under 53,000 supporters are set to attend the sold out Premier League match, which kicks off at 2pm on Sunday, April 19.The 248th meeting between the city rivals will mark a historic occasion as Everton play host to Liverpool for the first time at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium on the waterfront.The ECHO are outside the ground as thousands of football fans head to the stadium.
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I've been to some unbelievable games at Goodison, the atmosphere, under the lights on those night games, very very special."But I think they've done a really good job with this stadium, and with more and more games, especially the one at Chelsea, its starting to feel more and more like home, and we're expecting an electric atmosphere today."Today11:22 BSTGood morningThe ECHO will be bringing you the latest updates from the Merseyside Derby. We'll be out chatting to Everton and Liverpool supporters ahead of the historic game.