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Website: http://www.evertonfc.com/ | Major Honours |
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Everton (3.1 million likes) | English titles – 9 |
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Everton (1.82 million followers) | FA Cups – 5 |
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everton/ (1 million followers) | Community Shields – 9 |
Date Founded: 1878 | Cup Winners’ Cups – 1 |
Everton Betting Tips, Predictions & Winning Odds
Everton finished eighth in the Premier League last season in what was a relatively turbulent campaign. Stuck in mid-table in 2018/19, the Toffees will be looking to kick on in 2019/20.
They are currently 6/1 to finish in the top six next season. 888Sport is the place to be for all the latest Everton betting news, and our team of writers will have you covered all season long.
Everton FC - 2019/20 Squad
Heading into the 2019/20 season the Everton squad is strong, boasting attacking talent aplenty such as wingers Richarlison and Bernard and attacking midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson.
The midfield is solid, led by Idrissa Gana Gueye, who has attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
England number one Jordan Pickford provides leadership from between the sticks, while Seamus Coleman and Lucas Digne are attacking threats from full-back.
Towering central defender Kurt Zouma, who started 29 Premier League matches last season, has returned to Chelsea at the end of his loan spell.
Who Were Everton's Top Scorers Last Season?
T-1. Gylfi Sigurdsson – 14 goals
T-1. Richarlison – 14 goals
3. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 8 goals
4. Theo Walcott – 6 goals
5. Lucas Digne – 4 goals
Who Are Everton's Top Scorers Of All-Time?
1. Dixie Dean – 383 goals
2. Graeme Sharp – 159 goals
3. Bob Latchford – 138 goals
4. Alex Young – 125 goals
5. Joe Royle – 119 goals
Who Owns Everton Football Club?
Everton are owned by Farhad Moshiri, who bought a 49.9% stake in the club in February 2016. He bought Jon Woods’ shares in 2018 to take his total stake to over 58%.
What Are Everton's Biggest Rivalries?
Everton are part of one of world football’s biggest rivalries. The Merseyside Derby is a bucket list match for many a football fan.
The rivalry began as Liverpool were formed, with a dispute between the owners of Anfield and the Everton hierarchy. The fixture has seen more red cards than any other in Premier League history.
What Are Everton's Highest Player Salaries? How Much Is The Club Worth?
According to Spotrac, Everton’s player wage bill for the 2018/19 season was just over £84 million. Yerry Mina and Bernard – both signed in summer 2018 – were the two highest paid players, receiving £120,000 per week.
Umbro are Everton’s current kit manufacturers, and have had three previous stints, the most recent ending in 2009. The current deal started in 2014 and was worth around £6 million per season.
It has recently been extended for another five seasons. Forbes estimate Everton are worth around $476 million, making them the 19th most valuable club in the world.
Everton's Most Memorable Moments & Greatest Achievements
Everton have enjoyed success throughout their history, winning top-flight titles in the 1890s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1960s and 1980s. They have lifted the FA Cup five times, including in 1994/95, their most recent major trophy.
The teams in the 1960s and 1980s are the most memorable in Everton’s history, as they won two titles in each decade along with FA Cup glory.
The 1984/85 season remains perhaps the most famous for the club, though, as they completed a league and European Cup Winners’ Cup double (which is their only European trophy to date).
Everton Fan Profile
Everton have a large local following, with the majority of their supporters based in the north west of England. Goodison Park is regularly sold out, and it is renowned for its hostile atmosphere.
Like every Premier League club, Everton also have a lot of supporters groups abroad. The Toffees have a reputation for impressive away support, often filling up their allocation for matches on the road.
On a matchday, you will hear songs like ‘Grand Old Team’ belted out from the stands.
Goodison Park, Merseyside
Everton play their home matches at Goodison Park and have done since 1892. With a capacity of just under 40,000, Goodison Park is located in Walton, Liverpool.
Everton have had many plans to move away from Goodison Park in recent years, and it finally looks like they may have chosen a new location.
Famous Everton Legends
Everton’s rich history means they obviously have an extensive list of club legends. Dixie Dean, the club’s record scorer, is an icon of the club for his heroics in the 1920s and 1930s.
Heading to more modern times, names like Alan Ball, Brian Labone and Peter Reid stand out along with Welsh goalkeeper and the club’s clean sheet record holder Neville Southall.
Duncan Ferguson and David Unsworth, who combined for over 400 Everton appearances, were important players in the 1990s and early 2000s, overlapping with fan favourite Tim Cahill and classy midfielder Mikel Arteta.
The 2010s have been up and down for the Toffees, but full-backs Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman have played their way into the club’s history.