In Premiership era, why is the Goodison Derby nearly always first - I think from memory - we've played Them about twice at Goodison after Christmas in the league.
I know each team is paired in the fixtures so when one is at home the other is away, but why doesn't this produce a more even split of who plays at home first?
I've heard talk that Everton wanted it this way so as to maximise attendances earlier in the season...not sure if that's true or not...but can't apply today regardless. Any ideas?