Everton FC fixtures 2008/09

Jun 16 2008

EVERTON begin their Premier League season at home for the fifth season running with a visit from Blackburn Rovers.

The first port of call for the club's travelling supporters is the Hawthorns for a game against promoted West Brom a week later before FA Cup winners and fellow UEFA Cup contenders Portsmouth are at Goodison the following week.

September sees two consecutive trips to face newly-promoted sides at Stoke (13) and Hull City (20) before the month concludes with the Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Goodison on the 27th. The Anfield return is on January 17.

Manchester United come to Goodison Park on October 25, and Arsenal on January 28.

The  Christmas schedule sees  Chelsea (20th) and Sunderland (28th) are the visitors to Goodison with  a Boxing Day visit to the Riverside to take on Middlesbrough.

Everton close the season on May 24t, against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

All fixtures are  subject to change due to TV requirements.

A full list of the fixtures can be found at www.evertonfc.com while the Daily Post will carry reaction and any changes in tomorrow's edition.