Although there are teething issues that need to be ironed out, such as the apparent issues with digital tickets, Everton are enjoying the start of life at their magnificent new Bramley-Moore Dock home.
David Moyes’ men have made it back-to-back victories without conceding following their move from Goodison Park and were in control for large periods during Wednesday’s contest against Mansfield Town – the first to be played under floodlights at the venue.
There could be more incomings in their remaining days of the transfer window, but this Everton side are well organised under Moyes and will be aiming to make the place a home fortress.
There will be concerns about the number of chances being missed, and 22-year-old summer signing Thierno Barry looks like he may need time to settle in following his big-money move from Villarreal.
But there are plenty of positives to draw upon, most notably the early form shown by Jack Grealish, who is already becoming a fans’ favourite.
The 29-year-old has had a couple of years on the fringes at Manchester City and is aiming to win his place back in the England squad during a season that ends with a World Cup.
The freedom with which he is being allowed to play, and the intakes of breath every time he gets on the ball, suggests he will be a key player for Everton.
Chants of “super Jack Grealish” echoed around the stadium when he was brought off after an hour, replaced by compatriot Tyler Dibling, who made his debut after a £40m switch from Southampton.
Second-half goals from Carlos Alcaraz and Beto settled the tie, with Mansfield’s 6,000-strong support heading home without seeing their side manage a shot on target.