Premier League Regular Season - 23
Everton 1 - 1 FT Leeds
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Justin (A. Stach) 28'
HT
46' ↓ D. McNeil ↑K. Dewsbury-Hall
46' ↓ H. Armstrong ↑J. Branthwaite
A. Stach 54'
I. Gruev 56'
↓ I. Gruev ↑A. Tanaka 66'
71' ↓ N. Patterson ↑T. Dibling
76' T. Barry (I. Gueye)
↓ A. Stach ↑S. Longstaff 85'
↓ B. Aaronson ↑N. Okafor 85'
↓ S. Bornauw ↑F. Buonanotte 85'
89' ↓ T. Barry ↑Beto
F. Buonanotte 90'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Nathan Patterson 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
50%
duel win %
James Tarkowski 
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
10
Duels Won
0
pens won
Jake O'Brien
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
4
tackles
77%
duel win %
Vitaliy Mykolenko 
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
45%
pass acc
Midfielders
Idrissa Gueye 
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
James Garner 
MAGNET
81
activity
81
activity
71
passes
10
duels
Dwight McNeil
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
Harrison Armstrong
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
Iliman Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Forwards
Thierno Barry 
CLOSER
1
late goals
1
late goals
0
late assists
75
minute
BENCH
Mark Travers 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Jarrad Branthwaite
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
49
total mins
Started
entry
Séamus Coleman
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Adam Aznou
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
49
total mins
Started
entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
23
total mins
Started
entry
Carlos Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Merlin Röhl
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Beto
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
5
total mins
Started
entry
Leeds
Goalkeepers
Karl Darlow
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
94
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Joe Rodon
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
4
tackles
83%
duel win %
Sebastiaan Bornauw
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
47%
duel win %
Pascal Struijk
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
89%
duel win %
Midfielders
Jayden Bogle
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Anton Stach 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
2
key passes
7.6
rating
Ethan Ampadu
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
4
interceptions
0
blocks
Ilia Gruev
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
66
total mins
66
entry
James Justin 
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
Forwards
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
MAGNET
45
activity
45
activity
22
passes
23
duels
Brenden Aaronson
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
5
Duels Won
0
pens won
BENCH
Lucas Perri
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Sam Byram
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
28
total mins
Started
entry
Sean Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
Facundo Buonanotte
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
Wilfried Gnonto
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Noah Okafor
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
Lukas Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Joël Piroe
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/08/2025 | Leeds | 1 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 18/02/2023 | Everton | 1 - 0 | Leeds | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 30/08/2022 | Leeds | 1 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 12/02/2022 | Everton | 3 - 0 | Leeds | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 21/08/2021 | Leeds | 2 - 2 | Everton | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 03/02/2021 | Leeds | 1 - 2 | Everton | Premier League | Elland Road |
Everton Win
Leeds Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +25
P: 23 GD: +26
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 23 GD: +7
P: 23 GD: +14
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: -1
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -5
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -18
P: 23 GD: -19
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Barry Rescues Toffees in Hard-Fought Draw
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A clash of styles at Hill Dickinson Stadium saw Everton’s possession dominance struggle to break down a resilient Leeds side in a gritty 1-1 draw.
Justin Strikes Amid Early Pressure
The atmosphere at Hill Dickinson Stadium was charged with a palpable Intensity as Everton looked to dictate the tempo from the offset. Despite the Toffees enjoying more of the ball, it was the visitors who showed a sharper edge in the transition. While Sean Dyche's men controlled possession with 58%, their 83% pass accuracy often stalled in the final third against a disciplined defensive block. Leeds, sitting deep and absorbing pressure, waited for the perfect moment to strike. That moment arrived in the 28th minute when Anton Stach found space to deliver a precise ball into the path of James Justin. The wing-back made no mistake, finishing clinically to silence the home crowd and give the Yorkshire side an unexpected lead. It was a classic counter-attacking punch that left the hosts searching for answers.
A Tactical War of Attrition
The match entered a phase of tactical Balance, where the Leeds low block frustrated every blue shirt on the pitch. The Stakes were high for both sides, with Leeds desperate to climb away from the bottom four and Everton aiming to solidify their top-half position. For much of the second half, the game became a war of attrition. Everton registered 10 shots in total, but only 3 found the target, highlighting a lack of clinical finishing in crucial moments. The midfield battle became increasingly physical as Idrissa Gueye worked tirelessly to regain control and recycle play for the hosts. Leeds remained a constant threat on the break, recording a superior xG of 1.16 compared to Everton's 0.60, but they failed to find the second goal that would have surely killed the contest.
Barry Finds the Breakthrough
The persistence of the home side finally paid dividends in the 76th minute, sparked by a clever intervention from Gueye. His vision allowed Thierno Barry to finally find the space he had been denied all evening. Barry’s finish was composed and clinical, restoring parity and shifting the momentum firmly toward the hosts for the closing stages. The final fifteen minutes were a frantic affair, but neither side could find the decisive blow to secure all three points, avoiding a late Upset for either manager. For Leeds, the result will feel like a missed opportunity given they led for nearly 50 minutes. Everton, meanwhile, will be relieved to have salvaged a point despite failing to turn their territorial dominance into a victory. The draw leaves Everton in 10th place, while Leeds continue their survival scrap in 16th.
Key Questions
Who were the goalscorers in this match?
James Justin opened the scoring for Leeds in the 28th minute, while Thierno Barry equalised for Everton in the 76th minute.
How did the result affect the Premier League standings?
Everton remain in 10th place with 34 points, while Leeds stay in 16th place with 27 points after 24 matches.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Defensive Vulnerabilities Meet In-Form Attackers at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 38/100. Everton looks to exploit a porous Leeds backline to cement their mid-table security while the visitors fight to arrest a dangerous slide toward the bottom.
The Setup
On January 26, 2026, Everton welcomes Leeds to Hill Dickinson Stadium in a match defined by defensive fragility. While the hosts sit comfortably in 10th place, their Form (WDLWD) suggests a team still searching for true consistency. However, the real story lies with the visitors. Leeds, currently 16th, has struggled significantly at the back, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game. Despite these defensive woes, the Stars on display suggest a high-scoring affair; both sides have combined for 3.5 goals conceded per match lately, making a clean sheet feel like a distant dream for either manager.
Key Battle
The tactical focal point features Thierno Barry going up against Leeds' primary attacking threat, Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Barry has been the spark for the Toffees, using his physicality to punish disorganized units. On the other end, Calvert-Lewin faces his former club in Leeds colors, looking to exploit an Everton defense that, despite Jordan Pickford making 17 saves in his last five matches, remains prone to lapses. The Balance of the match will likely be decided by which striker can better capitalize on the inevitable defensive errors provided by the opposing back four.
Our Prediction
Expect a chaotic encounter where Everton’s superior Equilibrio in midfield eventually tells. While Leeds will find joy through the creative movement of Brenden Aaronson, their inability to shut the back door will be their undoing. Everton should prevail in a 2-1 victory, with Barry continuing his scoring streak and Pickford producing at least one highlight-reel save to deny a late Leeds equalizer.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you enjoy end-to-end action fueled by defensive errors and clinical finishing.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 2-1 win for Everton, driven by their superior home form and attacking efficiency.
Where are Everton and Leeds in the league table?
Everton is currently 10th with 32 points, while Leeds is 16th with 25 points.
What is Everton's current form?
Everton's Form is WDLWD over their last five matches.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Thierno Barry (Everton) with 3 goals in 5 matches, averaging a 6.8 rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.