Everton have announced Goodison Park will become the home of their women's team next season, as their men's team prepare to move to a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

The 39,572-seater venue, which Everton have called home since it opened in 1892, was originally planned to be demolished when the men's team relocate.

Everton's previous owners had planned an £82million project, which would include housing, retail units and a park, for the site post-demolition.

However, The Friedkin Group, which completed its takeover of the club last December, has now opted to continue using the stadium for Women's Super League matches, making it the largest dedicated women's football stadium in England.

Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear said: "We know how treasured Goodison is, not only to every Evertonian, but to the game itself, and being able to keep such an iconic stadium at the heart of the legacy project is something that has been incredibly important to us. 

"From next season, we are proud to say our women will have an unrivalled permanent home in the WSL – another statement of intent as we look to build the foundations that will help us challenge for trophies."

Everton Women's captain Megan Finnigan added: "This move is a testament to where the women's game is right now and, more importantly, where it is heading. 

"Leading the team out for that first home match of next season will be nothing short of a career highlight – and the prospect of what Everton Women can become with such an iconic ground to call our home is hugely exciting."

Everton finished eighth in the WSL in 2024-25, narrowly missing out on a top-half finish as they ended the campaign one point behind Aston Villa.

Everton's men's side will play their final game at the stadium on Sunday, against Southampton in the Premier League.

It will be the 633rd Premier League fixture to take place at Goodison Park, a tally only matched by Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge and Anfield.

Everton have won 285 of their Premier League games at the stadium, drawing 170 and losing 177. 

Sunday's opponents Southampton have lost 16 times at Goodison in the competition, with West Ham the only other side Everton have beaten that often at the venue.

In its entire history, Goodison Park has played host to 2,326 top-flight matches – the most at any stadium in English football.