While the old Leitch architecture gave the Goodison Park structure something unique, it also possesses something bricks and mortar simply cannot provide. Former Everton striker Andy Gray, who won the top-flight title, FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup, said: "We will leave Goodison Park. Goodison Park will never leave us."

As Everton prepare to say farewell to Goodison, here are the details you need, plus a look at some of the key facts, stats, history and what the future holds for the famous stadium.

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Everton are about to enter a new era as they bid a tearful farewell to their home ground of 133 years for pastures new, moving into their new £800m stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock in the summer. Goodison Park will be inherited by Everton Women after being saved from demoliton.

Wayne Rooney’s return to Goodison Park didn’t go too well as his post-match speech was interrupted by supporters. The former Blue was in attendance to say goodbye to the legendary stadium as it

Once the final whistle blew, Evertonians Tony Bellew and Gethin Jones hosted a ceremony marking the end of an era at Goodison Park. Current players and legends, including Tim Cahill and Peter Reid, all got involved in the celebrations, with Ellis Murphy and Bill-Ryder Jones performing in front of the joyous crowd.

An emotional violin performance of Everton’s club anthem ‘Z Cars’ rang out around Goodison Park as the Toffees officially waved goodbye to their fabled home. Everton are set to move into Bramley Moore Dock – since renamed the Hill Dickinson Stadium for sponsorship reasons – next season under David Moyes.

As Everton men's team play their final match at Goodison Park, BBC Sport takes a look back at their best goals at the iconic ground.