Police are investigating a fire at Everton Women’s stadium Walton Hall Park.
The fire took place on Friday evening and Merseyside Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident which saw scaffolding and plastic netting pitchside being set alight.
The extent of the damage is currently unclear, however, The Athletic understands there is hope it is not as bad as initially feared and that the club’s fixture against Chelsea on Wednesday, March 17 will go ahead as planned.
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Back in the city: behind the scenes at Everton Women’s new home
What is significant about the stadium?
The club moved into the ground shortly before the first lockdown in 2020.
The site is shared with five other stakeholders, including Liverpool County FA, a local school and Lifestyles Fitness Centre.
Development is ongoing and the capacity will be up to 2,200 seats upon completion.
How have the club performed this season?
The club currently sit fifth in the Women’s Super League and will be hoping to test Emma Hayes’ league leaders on Wednesday following an emphatic 4-0 win against Birmingham this week.
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Fourth place remains up for grabs, however, as Everton are four points off Arsenal with six games remaining this season.
Is there anything else I should know?
For a behind-the-scenes look at what went into the club’s move to Walton Hall Park last year, Go Deeper below.
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