In pictures: Everton's Goodison goodbye
Emotions were high outside Goodison
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The streets of Liverpool were awash with blue as Everton fans said a final farewell to Goodison Park.
The famous football club's stadium hosted its final home fixture with Sunday's clash with Southampton, a ritual that has played out since 1886.
Here is a selection of striking images from a day to remember for the Toffees fans and the city as a whole.
Supporters applauded during the club's emotional last match at Goodison Park
Everton fans had many farewell messages for their beloved ground
Everton fans were in high spirits outside the stadium
Many fans took their usual walk through city streets to the ground
Family and friends came together in the sunshine to celebrate
The air turned blue with flares ahead of kick-off
An Everton fan handed out sweets in the spirit of the club's fabled toffee lady
Manager David Moyes guided his team to a 2-0 win over Southampton
Fans flooded an entire street near the ground
A day of celebrations unfolded
Nearby pubs hosted match-day supporters
One fan certainly won't be forgetting the club's traditional home
Goodison Park was the home of the Toffees for 133 years
The final whistle brought tears to the eyes of one supporter
The streets were a sea of blue
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