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In pictures: Everton's Goodison goodbye

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.

Reuters An female Everton fan's glasses displays a "farewell Goodison Park" message
Everton fans had many farewell messages for their beloved ground
Reuters A group of three Everton fans cheering near the ground
Everton fans were in high spirits outside the stadium
PA Media Silhouetted fans take their usual walk through city streets to the ground, pictured in the background
Many fans took their usual walk through city streets to the ground
Reuters The air turned blue with flares ahead of kick-off with a large crows pictured in blue smoke
The air turned blue with flares ahead of kick-off
Reuters The Everton toffee lady handed out sweets
An Everton fan handed out sweets in the spirit of the club's fabled toffee lady
PA Media Manager David Moyes speaks to his players during the match from the touchline as substitutions are made
Manager David Moyes guided his team to a 2-0 win in Everton's final game at Goodison Park
Reuters Three male Everton fans dressed in blue hold plastic pints of Guinness aloft
A day of celebrations unfolded