That’s right—Everton Football Club is the first major sports team to publish its schedule for the 2020-21 season. Fans are excitedly counting down to a slate of pivotal matchups! Among the highlights, the Toffees will face Chelsea and Arsenal in back-to-back fixtures during the festive period, with significant encounters against Nottingham Forest and a notable away trip to Burnley.
The new season gets underway on August 18, with an attractive-looking evening fixture against Leeds United at Elland Road. Don’t miss a minute of the action live on Sky Sports! Everton’s opening league fixture at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 23 kicks things off. They’ll welcome Brighton for this incredible occasion. It is a huge turning point for the club, as they continue to move into their new home.
Key Fixtures During the Festive Period
As December approaches, Everton’s schedule intensifies. The club will take on Nottingham Forest twice in the span of less than a month. Their first match is on December 7 at 3 PM, when they welcome Nottingham at home. This match will be make or break, with it being an early opportunity to get some much-needed points on the board.
Then on December 21, Everton visit Bournemouth for an evening kick-off at 8 PM. Just before Christmas, the Toffees will travel to Chelsea on December 10. After that they’ll host Arsenal at home on December 17, with both matches starting at 3 PM. These fixtures will undoubtedly continue to test Everton’s squad depth and resilience, especially with the busy holiday period just around the corner.
On December 27, Everton will encounter a demanding test when they visit Burnley. This is a further imposition on their busy festive period.
Significant Matches Ahead
With the season well underway, Everton’s busy schedule only promises more thrilling matchups like this. In October, they will only play two matches before traveling to visit their long-time rivals, Liverpool F.C. This heated early-season rivalry is one that all players and fans mark on their calendars each and every season.
Later in the season, Everton will host Manchester City in their penultimate home game, a matchup that promises to draw significant attention. The Toffees will end their Premier League season with an entertaining visit to Tottenham Hotspur on May 24th. This contest should make for an electric finish to a fantastic season.
Furthermore, the home clash against Nottingham Forest on April 18 serves as a notable point in the fixture list, allowing Everton to potentially secure vital points as they push for a strong finish.
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