Goodison Park to host first WSL Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool

News bulletin: Late night levy will continue, Children’s Mental Health Week, WSL Merseyside berby at Goodison Park.
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🔵🔴 Everton’s Women’s Super League fixture against Liverpool on Sunday 26 March will now take place at Goodison Park. It will be the first time a WSL fixture between the two sides has been hosted at the stadium.

The Blues are aiming to do the league double over their Merseyside rivals after producing a dominant 3-0 victory in the reverse meeting in September. Megan Finnigan, Jess Park and Hanna Bennison all found the net that day as the Blues were roared on by a sold-out away end at Anfield.

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🌃 Liverpool councillors have voted to retain the tax placed on its late night economy. The fee is paid by holders of premises licences or club premises certificates, serving drinks from midnight until 6am. It's raised around £1.5m in the last five years.

🧖‍♀️⛲🎶 Wellbeing journals, 'worry stones', and affirmation workshops are among the activities taking place at Liverpool ONE to mark Children's Mental Health Week. The national event shines a spotlight on the importance of young people's mental health and wellbeing, with organisations and individuals across the country being encouraged to take part.

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