Everton FC Prepares to Welcome Cote d'Ivoire and Scotland Fans for Friendly Match

The city of Liverpool is looking forward to welcoming Cote d'Ivoire and Scotland fans for the friendly game, which will be taking place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium tomorrow (Tuesday, 31 March).

Merseyside Police is working together with Everton Football Club and both federations, as well as partner agencies in the city, to ensure that fans of both clubs can have a safe and enjoyable evening at the game.

Match Commander Chief Inspector Kev Chatterton, said: “We are expecting a fantastic atmosphere at the friendly on Tuesday. As always, our officers will be dealing with the fans, as they would expect to be treated themselves. Our policing style will be firm, fair and friendly, but we will take action if required.

“We know that this will be a busy operation and we hope that fans attending the match will act as ambassadors for their clubs and enjoy what I am sure will be a good game.”

He added: “To ensure a safe environment for those attending the game, officers, working with Club stewards, we will be providing a reassuring presence in the area and they will be supported by specialist drugs detection dogs and the force’s mounted officers.

“Merseyside Police has been planning with Everton FC, both federations and partners in the city to ensure that everyone attending the game has a great evening.

“As usual we would ask fans with tickets to arrive at the ground as early as possible, the gates will open two hours before the 7.30pm kick off. Fans without tickets should not attend at all; they will not be allowed entry into the stadium.”

To find out more about the stadium and what it has to offer, as well as information on how to get to the stadium click here to access the match guide provided by Everton FC

https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2026/march/26/matchday-guide--c-te-d-ivoire-v-scotland/