The Toffees fell to a late defeat in their Premier League opener against Leeds United, conceding an 84th-minute penalty in a 1-0 loss at Elland Road.

Everton ended its time at Goodison Park on a high last season, bowing out with a 2-0 win over Southampton thanks to a brace from Iliman Ndiaye.

Moyes is optimistic about starting at the new stadium, but he remains wary of the challenge his side will face against Brighton.

“We're all really looking forward to the new stadium,” he said. “It's something that's been on the horizon for so long, and it's now here.

“We hope we can get used to it as quickly as we can. Everyone knows a new stadium is never that easy, but it's something we're really excited about now.

“Brighton are a very progressive football club who do a good job year-on-year. They buy and sell extremely well.

“Their model is very good for what their club needs, and more importantly, they've got a really good football team.”

Brighton also dropped points late on in the first game of its league campaign, conceding a 97th-minute equaliser to Fulham in a 1-1 home draw.

Manager Fabian Hurzeler is sure his side will give Everton a real challenge at its new stadium, while praising the Toffee's addition of Jack Grealish on loan.

“The atmosphere [at Goodison Park] was a special atmosphere so I expect the same this weekend,” Hurzeler said.

“We are looking forward to seeing the new stadium but we are not there to be the nice club.

“Moyes's teams are always very organised and difficult to create chances [against]. You have to be awake all the time.

“Grealish is a great signing and I'm sure he will help Everton, he is an unbelievable talent.”