1957 Everton played under floodlights at Goodison for the 1st time. Eddie Thomas scored both goals in 2-0 Derby win against a 2nd division side. 58,000 watched the game. Each of the 4 floodlights were 185 feet high with 36 lamps in each.
for @T LEAFE -1987 Everton played their 4th Charity Shield Match on the bounce, a record of 3 wins & 1 draw after beating Coventry 1-0 at Wembley. Wayne Clarke got the goal to mark Everton’s 8th Wembley visit in 3 years with another win.