Premier League Regular Season - 33
Everton 1 - 2 FT Liverpool
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' J. Pickford
27' I. Ndiaye
M. Salah (C. Gakpo) 29'
HT
54' Beto (K. Dewsbury-Hall)
↓ G. Mamardashvili ↑F. Woodman 58'
↓ A. Isak ↑R. Ngumoha 72'
73' ↓ Beto ↑T. Barry
80' ↓ D. McNeil ↑T. George
↓ F. Wirtz ↑A. Mac Allister 84'
↓ C. Gakpo ↑J. Frimpong 84'
↓ A. Robertson ↑M. Kerkez 86'
88' ↓ J. Branthwaite ↑M. Keane
V. van Dijk (D. Szoboszlai) 90'+10
90'+13 J. Garner
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Jake O'Brien 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
James Tarkowski 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jarrad Branthwaite 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Vitaliy Mykolenko
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Idrissa Gana Gueye
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
James Garner 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
103
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dwight McNeil
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
Iliman Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
103
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Beto 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Mark Travers 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Keane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
Tim Iroegbunam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thierno Barry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrique George
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Giorgi Mamardashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Defenders
Curtis Jones
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Ibrahima Konaté
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Virgil van Dijk 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Andy Robertson
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Dominik Szoboszlai
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Ryan Gravenberch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
103
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Salah 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Florian Wirtz
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Cody Gakpo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Alexander Isak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Freddie Woodman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ármin Pécsi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeremie Frimpong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miloš Kerkez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Mac Allister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Chiesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 | Liverpool | 2 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | Anfield |
| 04/02/2025 | Liverpool | 1 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Anfield |
| 02/12/2025 | Everton | 2 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 04/24/2024 | Everton | 2 - 0 | Liverpool | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 10/21/2023 | Liverpool | 2 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Anfield |
| 02/13/2023 | Liverpool | 2 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Anfield |
Everton Win
Liverpool Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 32 GD: +36
P: 33 GD: +13
P: 33 GD: +6
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 33 GD: +6
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -7
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -17
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -33
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +5
P: 34 GD: +9
P: 34 GD: 0
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: -2
P: 34 GD: 0
P: 34 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -4
P: 34 GD: -16
P: 34 GD: -10
P: 34 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Stoppage-Time Drama Steals the Merseyside Derby
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. A cruel hammer blow at the death defined this fierce local clash, proving that the hunt for Champions League football demands relentless focus until the very last whistle.
Derby Day Fire
The atmosphere at Hill Dickinson Stadium crackled with pure hostility from the moment the teams stepped onto the pitch. We expected fireworks, but the sheer Intensity of the opening exchanges blew those expectations completely out of the water. Everton thought they had drawn first blood when I. Ndiaye found the back of the net, sending the home end into absolute delirium. The joy was brutally short-lived. VAR intervened, flagging a marginal offside that sucked the oxygen right out of the stands. Capitalising on that emotional whiplash, Liverpool struck almost immediately. A slick attacking exchange allowed C. Gakpo to feed M. Salah, who silenced the home crowd with a clinical finish in the 29th minute. The visitors maintained controlled possession throughout this frantic opening spell, using the ball intelligently to keep the crowd quiet and establish their tactical rhythm.
The Blue Resurgence
If anyone expected the mid-table hosts to fold, they clearly do not understand the enduring fabric of this fierce rivalry. After the break, the home side entirely transformed the contest. The midfield engine room became a war zone, and James Garner put on an absolute clinic to swing the momentum back in their favour. His relentless tenacity broke up attacks and launched rapid counters, giving the match a compelling Balance that kept everyone on edge. The vital breakthrough finally arrived just under ten minutes into the second half. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall threaded an exquisite, vision-perfect pass that split the defensive line wide open, allowing Beto to thunder home the equaliser. The massive roar that greeted the goal shook the foundations of the stadium. It was a proper dogfight from that moment on, with a barrage of 24 combined shots turning the penalty areas into chaotic shooting galleries.
A Cruel Climax
As the clock ticked deep into ten gruelling minutes of stoppage time, a hard-fought draw seemed like the inevitable and fair conclusion to an exhausting battle. Both teams traded heavy blows, but the final third lacked that definitive killer instinct. Then came the ultimate sucker punch. With seconds remaining, the visitors forced a desperate late set-piece. D. Szoboszlai whipped a terrifying delivery into the danger zone, and there was V. van Dijk towering above the exhausted defenders to bury a dramatic header. Our take? The towering Dutchman did not just win a local grudge match; he kept his side firmly in the driving seat for a top-five Champions League spot. The immense Stakes attached to this fixture meant every single challenge mattered, and this late heartbreak will haunt the blue half of the city for months to come.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall?
Dewsbury-Hall brilliantly assisted the equaliser, but it was actually Virgil van Dijk who headed home the dramatic 90th-minute match-winner for the visitors.
What does this mean for Everton's season?
Sitting comfortably in mid-table, this defeat stings local pride immensely but will not derail their otherwise solid campaign this season.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Not at all. A barrage of 24 combined shots and fast-paced transitions proved the fiery atmosphere only elevated the technical standard.
What is the Merseyside Derby?
The Merseyside Derby is the rivalry between Everton and Liverpool, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
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.
Merseyside Derby Stakes Peak in Crucial European Push
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. Local bragging rights are just the appetizer; this clash could define who secures European football next season.
The Setup
April 19, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in the Premier League calendar. When Everton host Liverpool at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the atmosphere will be electric. The Toffees sit in eighth, just five points adrift of their fifth-placed bitter rivals. The sheer magnitude of this fixture drives an off-the-charts Stakes dimension, confirming this is much more than a routine league match. The visitors arrive as slight favourites, but Everton's respectable Form dimension proves they are peaking at exactly the right time. A very high Balance indicator highlights just how tight this contest is expected to be, while the abundance of world-class Stars ensures moments of individual brilliance will eventually settle the tie.
Key Battle
The physical dominance of Beto up front for Everton goes head-to-head with the legendary precision of Mohamed Salah. Both forwards are carrying their respective attacks. Beto acts as the ultimate battering ram against the away back line, while Salah's movement off the right flank demands absolute perfection from the home defence.
Our Prediction
We expect a tense, fiercely contested 1-1 draw. Everton will likely strike first through a direct counter-attack, feeding off the raucous home crowd. However, Liverpool's quality in possession will eventually force a breakthrough, with a late equaliser sharing the spoils in a bruising encounter.