August 24, 2025, 16:10
Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye continued his strong start to life at the club’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium by netting the opening goal in Sunday’s Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion, as the Toffees took a 2-0 lead during the second matchweek. The 25-year-old former Marseille forward finished from close range, capitalizing on a neatly timed pass from Jack Grealish for a poacher’s finish that set the tone for Everton’s new home debut.
Ndiaye is already showing good form this season, having made two league appearances and scored one goal so far. This goal comes on the back of a milestone from May 2025, when he scored Everton’s final goal of the season at Goodison Park in a 2-0 win over Southampton. In August 2025, he added another landmark by scoring the first-ever Everton goal in the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Social media clips and reactions shared after the match highlighted the significance of the moment for Everton fans, who are eager to see their side forge a positive path in the new venue.
Commentary and context
– Ndiaye’s early impact underlines his value to Everton’s attack as the club begins life in its new home.
– The combination with Grealish suggests Everton’s evolving chemistry in the early weeks of the season.
– The historic first goal in the Hill Dickinson Stadium will be remembered by supporters as a symbolic opening chapter for a new era.
Summary
Ndiaye’s goal in the Hill Dickinson Stadium marks a milestone for Everton, signaling optimism for the season ahead as the team builds momentum at its new home. With the striker in form and the squad beginning to click, fans will be watching closely to see how this momentum translates into results.