Premier League Gameweek 10
Everton 3 - 1 FT Coventry
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
Yann Gboho 52'
56' Thierno Barry (Vitaliy Mykolenko)
61' Thierno Barry
↓ Yann Gboho ↑Brandon Thomas-Asante 73'
73' ↓ Tyler Dibling ↑Brennan Johnson
73' ↓ Harrison Armstrong ↑Hayden Hackney
73' ↓ Merlin Röhl ↑Jake O'Brien
81' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Thierno Barry)
↓ Victor Torp ↑Matt Grimes 86'
↓ Jack Rudoni ↑Gustavo Hamer 86'
↓ Tatsuhiro Sakamoto ↑Loum Tchaouna 86'
↓ Taiwo Awoniyi ↑Sidiki Cherif 87'
Caleb Yirenkyi 88'
89' ↓ Jarrad Branthwaite ↑Michael Keane
90' ↓ Tyrique George ↑Charly Alcaraz
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Merlin Röhl 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
James Tarkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jarrad Branthwaite 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
85%
Duel Win %
Vitalii Mykolenko 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Harrison Armstrong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
James Garner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Tyrique George 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Thierno Barry 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.2
Rating
BENCH
Mark Travers 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jake O'Brien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Keane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayden Hackney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Nørgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Braiden Graham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brennan Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Coventry
Goalkeepers
Carl Rushworth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Milan van Ewijk
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
54%
Duel Win %
Stephen Mfuni
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ethan Pinnock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jay Dasilva
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
46%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Torp 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
60
Passes
10
Duels
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Jack Rudoni
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Yann Gboho
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Taiwo Awoniyi
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Dan Bentley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaine Kesler-Hayden
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Latibeaudiere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt Grimes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Hamer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Thomas-Asante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sidiki Cherif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loum Tchaouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ellis Simms
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2024 | Coventry | 3 - 0 | Everton | Friendlies Clubs | The Coventry Building Society Arena |
Everton Win
Coventry Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +10
P: 9 GD: +17
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -12
P: 9 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +10
P: 9 GD: +17
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -12
P: 9 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Everton
Coventry
Everton
Coventry
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Nine minutes that changed the afternoon
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A four-minute answer after the break turned a tense league contest into a comeback with real momentum behind it.
Opening Act: A tight start, then a surge
Coventry set the early terms, and Everton had to earn their way into a match that eventually caught fire. Coventry edged possession at 54%, pushing into the final third, but Everton’s shape kept the best routes crowded. The contest was open rather than one-sided: both sides attempted 15 shots, and ten efforts across the match found target. Everton created four big chances to Coventry’s three, a small edge that hinted at their sharper threat when space appeared. The Intensity was not frantic from the start; it built through repeated attacks and direct replies. At Hill Dickinson Stadium, the numbers pointed to a close contest, yet Everton’s willingness to keep runners close to Thierno Barry gave them a decisive outlet once Coventry finally opened the scoring.
The Pivot: Nine minutes rewrite the contest
Everything turned in a nine-minute burst after the break. Yann Gboho made Coventry’s pressure count, putting the visitors ahead in the 52nd minute; Everton now had to answer rather than simply manage the contest. They did so four minutes later. Vitaliy Mykolenko supplied the assist for Barry’s equaliser, and the striker struck again on 61 to send Everton in front. The Balance swung because the home side reacted with speed and conviction, not because Coventry stopped competing: the visitors had matched Everton’s shot total and still posed a threat. But three goals between minutes 52 and 61 altered the whole shape of the afternoon. Coventry’s lead vanished, Everton’s attack had a focal point, and the pressure moved sharply onto the side that had just been ahead.
Resolution: The late seal and the league picture
Barry’s brace changed the score, but Everton still had to finish the job. In the 81st minute, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall finished from Barry’s assist to make it 3-1 and remove any doubt. Coventry had not been starved of chances: their 1.42 expected goals show they remained a threat. Everton’s 2.24 expected goals, however, confirm the home side built the better opportunities and earned breathing room. The win takes Everton to 16 points after ten league matches, while Coventry stay on nine. That is a timely lift for Everton after a mixed opening nine fixtures, and a setback for Coventry, whose seventh loss in ten adds pressure to their season. The Stakes are clear: Everton have a platform to climb, while Coventry need to turn promise into points. The comeback mattered because Everton found a cutting edge when it counted, then had enough composure to close out the final stretch.
Key Questions
What made T. Barry the Man of the Match?
His two goals, one assist and constant threat drove the comeback and made him Everton’s standout performer.
How did Everton complete the comeback from behind?
Gboho put Coventry ahead on 52 minutes; Barry equalised at 56 and scored again at 61 before Dewsbury-Hall sealed the win.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Coventry’s survival fight puts Everton’s breathing room at stake
Coventry need points to climb away from the bottom, while Everton can turn a four-point gap into real breathing room.
The Setup
On November 6, 2026, round 10 finds Everton 11th on 10 points and Coventry 19th on six, after eight matches each. The four-point gap gives Coventry a route to close ground: a win would cut it to one, while an Everton victory could stretch it to seven. Survival pressure falls hardest on the visitors. At Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton bring eight goals scored and nine conceded; Coventry have scored six and let in 15, a record that explains their precarious position. Everton’s last five contain one win, two draws and two defeats; Coventry’s contain two wins and three defeats.
Key Battle
The tactical question is whether Everton’s midfield can pin Coventry back without leaving space for counters. Everton need to circulate the ball and compete for second balls; Coventry must protect the middle, then make each regain count. The goalkeepers could prove decisive in a tight game: Everton’s has made 14 saves and kept five clean sheets in five matches, while Coventry’s has 12 saves and the same number of clean sheets. There is no standout outfield star in the available picture, so the battle between the units matters more.
Our Prediction
Everton are the likelier winners, but their scoring return points to a narrow route rather than a surge. Expect the hosts to see more of the ball and probe patiently, with Coventry compact and ready to break when possession turns over. Coventry’s defensive record gives Everton a path to one decisive goal; the visitors’ limited scoring makes a reply harder to see. Our call is Everton 1-0, though a draw remains possible if the home side cannot turn territory into clear chances.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Probably not unless the league pressure appeals: the scoring numbers point to a cautious, low-key game.
What’s the predicted outcome?
Everton to win 1-0, with Coventry struggling to turn regains into clear chances.
Where are Everton and Coventry in the league table?
Everton are 11th on 10 points; Coventry are 19th on six. Both have played eight matches.
What is Coventry’s current form?
Two wins and three defeats across their last five matches.
Which goalkeeper is in better form?
Everton’s goalkeeper has a slight edge: 14 saves to Coventry’s 12, with five clean sheets apiece.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.