Everton chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale has appealed to supporters not to consider gathering outside of Goodison on matchdays when the season resumes.
The Blues are awaiting the outcome of tomorrow's Ground Safety Advisory Group meeting before having any indication if they can face Liverpool at home on June 21.
Barrett-Baxendale, in a letter to fans this evening, has said the club will relay the decision "as soon as an outcome is reached" with the hope that Goodison gets the green light to stage the 236th Merseyside derby later this month.
Police concerns over the threat of crowds gathering outside of the ground have led for the fixture to be considered as one of a handful of games that should be played at a neutral venue.
"A lot has been said about whether our first scheduled home fixture will take place at our beloved Goodison Park," the Everton chied exec said.
"We continue to work with our colleagues at the Council and other organisations, to ensure the right decision is made for all parties and will advise you as soon as an outcome is reached.
"Whilst it may go against every instinct you have as a football fan I, most respectfully, appeal to you, on behalf of the Club and players, to please stay safe and stay at home to watch our games on the television - and not to consider heading to the stadium or gathering as part of a group in any other public places.
Barrett-Baxendale's letter also confirmed that the board of directors, senior management staff, Carlo Ancelotti, his coaching staff and the players have voluntarily agreed to wage reductions or deferrals.
But in concluding a wide-ranging address, she said: "So, our attention now turns to 21 June and the return of the Premier League season - and a Merseyside derby. We will not be together for the match. But I know the Everton spirit will be alive and flourishing.
"So, at 7pm on 21 June, when Z Cars plays for the first time in three months and the tears of pride are welling up in all of our eyes, please be part of marking this new chapter of OUR Everton history, by experiencing the first-ever ‘Behind Closed Doors’ Merseyside derby safely - watching in your own homes, with loved ones.
"I know every Evertonian will be right behind Carlo and our boys in the royal blue jersey when that whistle blows."
