The Lionesses host Ukraine at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium

The Lionesses will become the first English team to play at Everton’s new stadium when they host Ukraine in a Women’s World Cup qualifier on Tuesday 9 June.

Hill Dickinson Stadium, which opened last summer, is one of the host venues for Euro 2028 and is on the shortlist for the UK’s bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup.

Scotland also face Ivory Coast at the stadium on March 31 to prepare for this summer’s Men’s World Cup.

The two-time European champions, led by Sarina Wegmann, are seeking a place in the 2027 Women’s World Cup and are in a qualifying group with Spain, Ukraine and Iceland.

They face Ukraine in Türkiye on Tuesday 3 March (17:00), before welcoming Iceland to the City Ground on Saturday 7 March (12:30).

Their first meeting with holders Spain – whom they beat in the Euro 2025 final – will be on April 14 at Wembley Stadium.

“It is very exciting for us to play for the first time in Everton’s new stadium,” Wegmann said.

“We’ve always said that taking this team across the country is very important and we’re really looking forward to playing in front of the fans in the North West.

“Liverpool has a rich footballing history and many connections with the Lionesses over the years, so it will be a very special evening.”