It was a season that promised so much, but ultimately fizzled out.When Everton beat Chelsea 3-0 in late March, just about anything seemed possible for David Moyes’ side.Making the Europa League always seemed like a stretch for a flawed squad, short in a number of key areas. But when it mattered, Everton fell desperately short. They saved their worst run of form for the business end of the season and ended up winless in their last seven games.By the final weeks of the campaign, the positivity from early in the season had dissipated.Another important summer awaits.Here, The Athletic reviews Everton’s season just gone — their first at Hill Dickinson Stadium and one of highs, lows, slaps and… toasters.Everton’s grade for 2025-26 is… C-Moyes deserves credit for quickly stabilising Everton, and for helping them get over some psychological hurdles away from home.The wins at Old Trafford, Villa Park and St James’ Park reinforced a sense of belief in the dressing room and among the fanbase.But there is a feeling Everton left something on the table as far as European qualification is concerned — they could have achieved continental football for the first time in nearly a decade.Everton’s season ended up feeling like a missed opportunity (Matt McNulty/Getty Images)Exiting both domestic cup competitions in the early stages was a disappointment. Expectations were raised by their early-season form and there was a tangible sense of momentum after the win against Chelsea.Yet they finished the campaign with a whimper, going on a seven-game winless run and squandering a succession of chances to take the next step.Goal of the seasonKiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s winner at Manchester United, not just for the emphatic finish on his weaker right foot, but also what it meant.Everton’s hopes of securing a first win at Old Trafford since 2013 seemed over when midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.But this was a performance of grit and resilience — a statement win that gave everyone hope that even better days were around the corner.Game of the seasonThe Chelsea win was the moment it clicked for Everton at their new stadium.It was proof of concept for American architect Dan Meis, who had designed the near-53,000 capacity waterfront arena to be just as intimidating and noisy as the club’s former home, Goodison Park.