The Museum of Liverpool has announced plans for an emotive addition to its Goodbye to Goodison photography exhibition.
Already open to the public, the exhibition marks the departure of Everton FC men's team from their home grounds, Goodison Park — England’s first purpose-built stadium.
It brings together fan photographers that document the matchday experience at the 133-year-old stadium and the moments shared during the team's final season there.
A space has been set aside in the displays for a shot of the grounds taken on the day of the last men's match, which took place on Sunday 18 May. Everton triumphed in the match with a 2-0 win over Southampton.
The image will be chosen from a selection of photos submitted by photographers who already feature in the display. The exhibit is intended to act as an emotional farewell to the men’s club.
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The stadium had been at risk of demolition, but Everton FC announced last week that, from next season, it will become the permanent home of the Everton women's team.
Curator Chris Wadle said: “We knew Goodbye to Goodison would open before the final game vs Southampton, but it was always important for me to make sure that momentous final day is captured in the display.
“I’m hoping the selected photo will ‘bottle’ that feeling of the final game for Evertonians. I want it to act as a visual memento for the fans privileged enough to be inside the ground on the day, and act something that stirs emotions for those who can’t attend.
“Each photographer will have their own ideas of what a photo from the final game should say. For some, it’ll be capturing joyous celebration, for others it’s a day of raw emotion.
“This important last image will perfectly finish off our visual story celebrating the final season at Goodison Park.”
The last photograph will be installed in the museum’s Skylight Gallery on 5 June and remain on display until 21 September.
