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Everton 2025/26 Fixtures: Tough Going for the Toffees
Once again, it’s that time of year when Everton supporters dust off the fixture list and embark on the annual ritual of convincing themselves that this season might finally be the one without VAR-related meltdowns, 89th-minute heartbreakers or nervous glances at the relegation zone. But then again, this is Everton – where hope springs eternal, but so does drama.
Let’s take a stroll through the fixtures, with all the optimism of a man approaching a dodgy second-hand car auction.
August: An Early Reality Check
The campaign kicks off under the floodlights on 18th August, with a trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United. Nothing like a Monday night in Yorkshire to remind you how exhausting football can be before it’s even properly begun.
The first 2025/26 Premier League match at their brand new Hill Dickinson Stadium comes on 23rd August, when Brighton pay a visit. The Seagulls play lovely football, full of triangles and flicks, but at least Everton have home advantage and the crowd’s slightly terrifying vocal cords.
Then, on 30th August, it’s off to Wolves. Molineux on a Saturday afternoon in August may sound pleasant, but don’t be fooled — this will likely involve a tedious arm-wrestle and a 1-1 draw.
September: The Derby Looms
Aston Villa roll into town on 13th September. Villa have been dabbling with the upper echelons recently, so this could be a tricky one if they’re still feeling ambitious.
And then comes the big one on 20th September — Liverpool away. The Merseyside derby has, in recent years, been a fairly one-sided affair, but that won’t stop Everton fans dreaming of an upset and plenty of VAR-fuelled arguments.
The month wraps up with West Ham at home on 27th September. The Hammers are another side that can flip from brilliant to hopeless faster than you can say “double vodka.”
October: The ‘Let’s Not Panic Yet’ Month
October kicks off with Crystal Palace visiting on the 4th. At home, this feels like a winnable fixture. Of course, that’s often when things go horribly wrong.
Then it’s a daunting trip to Manchester City on 18th October. Let’s be honest — just keep the scoreline respectable and we’ll call it a win.
Tottenham come to the Hill Dickinson on 25th October. Spurs tend to arrive in either full-on swashbuckling mode or complete disarray. Everton fans will be praying for the latter.
November: Banana Skins and Big Tests
Sunderland away on 1st November might look inviting, but these are the kind of matches that Everton love to complicate.
Fulham visit on 8th November. The Cottagers have turned into a rather irritating side who refuse to roll over these days.
On 22nd November, it’s Manchester United at Old Trafford. By now, United’s fanbase will either be calling for the manager’s head or chanting about a title challenge — sometimes both in the same week.
Then Newcastle arrive on Merseyside on 29th November. The Geordies are well-funded, noisy, and never short of self-belief.
December: Festive Fixtures to Test the Blood Pressure
The Christmas build-up starts with a trip to Bournemouth on 3rd December. Lovely beach. Horrid away trip.
Nottingham Forest visit on 6th December, followed by a journey to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on 13th December. Expect tactical tinkering, expensive signings, and several VAR stoppages.
Then Arsenal arrive on 20th December for some pre-Christmas stress, before Burnley away on 27th, which is basically a trip into a freezer.
The year finishes on 30th December with another meeting with Forest, this time away. By now, fans will be muttering about ‘six-pointers’ and eyeing the table nervously.
January: The Cold Hard Grind
The new year kicks off on 3rd January with Brentford at home. The Bees are annoyingly resilient, so expect frustration and a few goalmouth scrambles.
Wolves visit midweek on 7th January, and by 17th January, it’s off to Villa Park again.
Leeds return on 24th January, before finishing January with a trip to Brighton on the 31st. None of it feels particularly relaxing.
February: When Every Point Starts to Matter
Fulham away on 7th February could go either way, depending on whether their midfield decide to actually defend.
Then Bournemouth come to the Dickinson on 11th February under the floodlights — rarely straightforward.
Manchester United return on 21st February, followed by Newcastle away on 28th February. Two fixtures that will likely lead to multiple blood pressure checks.
March: Squeaky Bum Time Begins
March starts with Burnley visiting Merseyside on 4th March. Turf Moor may be grim, but Burnley away from home often fall apart. Fingers crossed.
Arsenal await at the Emirates on 14th March, followed by Chelsea back at the Dickinson on 21st March. By now, every match will start to feel like a full-blown cup final.
April: The Business End
A visit to Brentford kicks off April on the 11th. If survival or Europe is still within reach, this could be huge.
Then comes Liverpool at the Hill Dickinson on 18th April — nothing quite like a late-season derby to fully ruin your weekend.
West Ham away on 25th April rounds off the month, where more points will likely be desperately needed.
May: Destiny Awaits
May opens with Manchester City at home on 2nd May. Ideally, they’ll have the title wrapped up by then and rest half their squad. That’s the dream, anyway.
A trip to Crystal Palace on 9th May follows, always a fixture loaded with tension and the occasional VAR meltdown.
Then Sunderland visit on 17th May for the final home game of the season — let’s just hope everything’s already settled by then.
Finally, the campaign concludes with Tottenham away on 24th May. The perfect scenario? A relaxed, meaningless mid-table clash. The more likely scenario? Complete and utter panic.
The Verdict: Expect The Unexpected (Again)
This is Everton. Of course it won’t be straightforward. There’ll be thrilling victories, inexplicable defeats, at least one VAR controversy per month, and countless moments where you’ll question your decision to care about football in the first place.
But for those moments of euphoria — that last-minute winner against a big side, that derby day miracle — it’s all somehow worth it. And if you’re brave enough to back your beloved Toffees along the way, leading UK betting operator William Hill are waiting with their very tempting new customer offer: Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets. Because nothing says “football fan” like shouting at your TV while also checking your accumulator.
With free bet bonuses flying around from every bookmaker, there’s never been a better time to add a sprinkle of hope (or foolish optimism) to your weekends.
So buckle up, Everton fans. The 2025/26 season is coming, and as always, it promises to be a gloriously exhausting ride.
