Season 2026-27

Liverpool vs Everton

Premier League · Round 5 · Sat 20 Sep 2025, 12:30

Liverpool
21 Full time
Everton

Liverpool beat Everton 2–1 on 20 September 2025 (Premier League 2025-2026, Round 5). Goals – Liverpool: Ryan Gravenberch 10', Hugo Ekitike 29'; Everton: Idrissa Gueye 58'. Highest-rated player: Ryan Gravenberch (8.4). In 52 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Liverpool have won 28, Everton 5 and 19 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Key events

  1. 10' Ryan Gravenberch Liverpool · assist Mohamed Salah 1–0
  2. 29' Hugo Ekitike Liverpool · assist Ryan Gravenberch 2–0
  3. Half time · 2–0
  4. 58' Idrissa Gueye Everton · assist Iliman Ndiaye 2–1
  5. Full time · 2–1

Match statistics

LiverpoolEverton

Top stats

57%Ball possession43%
0.90Expected goals (xG)0.71
11Total shots9
3Shots on target2
1Big chances0
5Corner kicks4

Shooting

1.17xG on target (xGOT)0.57
0Big chances missed0
9Shots inside the box6
2Shots outside the box3
3Shots off target4
5Blocked shots3
0Hit the woodwork0
0Headed goals0

Passing

475Passes345
43Long passes61
142Final third passes133
12Crosses20
0.78Expected assists (xA)0.62
26Touches in opposition box21
23Throw-ins23

Defending

18Tackles18
12Interceptions10
37Clearances23
57Duels won56
1Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Discipline

11Fouls10
1Offsides1
10Free kicks11

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Liverpool

Substitutes used

Unused

Wataru Endo, Jeremie Frimpong, Joe Gomez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Rio Ngumoha, Andrew Robertson

Everton

  1. 1 Jordan Pickford 5.9
  2. 15 Jake O'Brien 5.9
  3. 6 James Tarkowski (c) 7.7
  4. 5 Michael Keane 6.4
  5. 16 Vitali Mykolenko 6.2
  6. 27 Idrissa Gueye 7.3
  7. 37 James Garner 7.4
  8. 10 Iliman Ndiaye 7.2
  9. 22 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 6.5
  10. 18 Jack Grealish 7.2
  11. 9 Beto 6.3

Substitutes used

Unused

Aznou A., Seamus Coleman, Tim Iroegbunam, Dwight McNeil, Nathan Patterson, Mark Travers

Liverpool vs Everton Match Commentary

  1. 90+4' Yellow card Jack Grealish (Everton) picked up a yellow card for saying too much to the referee.
  2. 90+4' There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
  3. 90+3' Liverpool have been awarded a corner kick.
  4. 90+2' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. The referee signals a corner kick to Liverpool.
  5. 90' 3 additional min. will be played.
  6. 90' Everton have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
  7. 86' David Moyes decides to make a substitution. Vitali Mykolenko will be replaced by Carlos Alcaraz (Everton).
  8. 86' The referee signals a substitution. Tyler Dibling (Everton) is brought on as a substitute for Iliman Ndiaye.
  9. 85' The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from Liverpool was in an offside position.
  10. 83' Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) forces a pass into the box, but Jordan Pickford is alert and does a great job to rob him of the ball.
  11. 82' Booking. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) receives a caution from the referee.
  12. 81' Thierno Barry (Everton) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
  13. 78' Yellow card Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.
  14. 78' Referee Darren England halts the game and wanders over to the touchline to talk to David Moyes, then shows him a yellow.
  15. 76' Milos Kerkez (Liverpool) shows too much aggression during an attacking move and ends up fouling his opponent.
  16. 76' The corner is swung in but Liverpool can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
  17. 76' Vitali Mykolenko (Everton) commits a rough challenge and Darren England blows his whistle for a foul.
  18. 74' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) produces a shot from a long-range free kick, but it flies high over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Everton.
  19. 72' Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool) rose high to meet a perfectly taken corner kick and attempted to steer a fine header from inside the box towards the right side of the goal. Nobody knows what would have happened if one of the defending players hadn’t pulled off a brilliant intervention to block the effort.
  20. 72' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
  21. 72' Good clearance! Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) received a low pass, but he didn't have time to do anything as one of the defenders quickly stole the ball off him. The linesman makes the right call and Liverpool will have a corner.
  22. 71' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
  23. 71' The free kick from long range, taken by Everton, is intercepted by one of the defenders. Good work from Everton as they win a corner.
  24. 69' Yellow card The referee had an easy-decision to make. A yellow card is given to Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
  25. 68' Thierno Barry (Everton) commits a foul and Darren England immediately signals a free kick.
  26. 67' Substitution. Hugo Ekitike will be replaced by Alexander Isak (Liverpool).
  27. 65' A player from Liverpool commits an attacking foul. The referee blows his whistle.
  28. 65' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) will deliver the corner kick.
  29. 64' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
  30. 63' Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a beautiful cross from the side, but the opposition defence is ready and one of the defenders averts the threat with a quick interception. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Liverpool will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
  31. 61' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Curtis Jones (Liverpool) is coming onto the pitch as Alexis Mac Allister cannot continue after picking up an injury.
  32. 61' Arne Slot prepares a substitution. Cody Gakpo is replaced by Florian Wirtz (Liverpool).
  33. 58' Goal · 2–1 Goal - 2:1! Iliman Ndiaye tees up Idrissa Gueye (Everton) inside the box and he curls the ball into the top left corner and past Alisson.
  34. 56' Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) receives a precise low pass inside the box, controls the ball and drills it to the middle of the goal, but Jordan Pickford makes a comfortable save to stop his effort.
  35. 56' Vitali Mykolenko (Everton) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.
  36. 55' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) receives a neat pass inside the box and instantly thumps the ball goalward, but a defender makes a last ditch block to deny him.
  37. 52' The Liverpool players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
  38. 50' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) meets a cross inside the box, but Alisson wins the battle for the ball and the chance is gone.
  39. 48' The game is interrupted. Vitali Mykolenko (Everton) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
  40. 46' The need to improve in the second half has brought about a change. Beto (Everton) comes off for Thierno Barry.
  41. 46' The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
  42. 45+2' The end of the first half.
  43. 45+1' Idrissa Gueye (Everton) receives a precise low pass inside the box, controls the ball and releases it towards the right post. Unfortunately for him, Alisson makes a great save to stop his effort.
  44. 45' We will have 1 min. of added time.
  45. 43' That's unlucky! James Garner (Everton) beautifully controls a pass and from the edge of the box drills a shot in on goal, but it's inadvertently blocked by a defender and cleared.
  46. 43' James Garner (Everton) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
  47. 42' Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
  48. 41' Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) was too forceful with his tackle and Darren England interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
  49. 40' The ball is cleared after Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
  50. 37' Beto (Everton) receives a lofted pass from out wide and shoots from close range, but the ball flies way over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Liverpool will have a goal kick.
  51. 35' The total number of attempts is 6:2. 2:0 - the latest stats for both teams in respect of shots on target.
  52. 32' It looks like Vitali Mykolenko (Everton) saw red with that tackle. Darren England won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.
  53. 29' Goal · 2–0 Goal! Ryan Gravenberch plays a pass to the feet of Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool), and he shoots into the bottom left corner from inside the box. It's 2:0.
  54. 28' Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) is cautioned by the referee.
  55. 27' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) sends in a shot from a promising distance after a precise pass. His effort goes inches over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Liverpool will have a goal kick.
  56. 26' Darren England blows for a foul after Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
  57. 24' Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) receives the ball inside the penalty box and immediately fires a first-time effort, but it goes well over the top. The ball goes out of play and Everton will have a goal kick.
  58. 23' The corner from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) is intercepted by Alisson.
  59. 23' Beto (Everton) gets in a good position inside the box and is only inches away from getting on the end of a through ball from the edge of the area. The linesman points to the corner flag, Everton are going to take it.
  60. 19' Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) receives a sweet pass inside the box, but his effort on goal is blocked by the defender.
  61. 18' Dangerous play by Conor Bradley (Liverpool). Darren England blows his whistle for a foul.
  62. 16' Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) has a good chance to get on the scoresheet and fires the ball towards goal from the edge of the penalty box, but it goes narrowly over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Everton.
  63. 16' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender.
  64. 14' Liverpool seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
  65. 10' Goal · 1–0 Goal! Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) shows good awareness inside the box as he latches on to a brilliant pass and fires a first-time shot inside the left post. Mohamed Salah assisted in the goal. 1:0.
  66. 9' Liverpool enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike. The ball possession at the moment is 73:27.
  67. 6' Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
  68. 4' A pass from Milos Kerkez (Liverpool) is intercepted by Jordan Pickford and the move breaks down.
  69. 3' The referee blows his whistle as Conor Bradley (Liverpool) was too aggressive in his challenge.
  70. 2' The Liverpool players are exchanging some short passes.
  71. 1' The first half of this match is about to start.
  72. The players are out and the match is about to start. Everton will have the kick-off.
  73. The match will be delayed due to minute of silence.
  74. Today's referee will be Darren England.
  75. Both teams starting lineups are available now, so you can have a look at them.
  76. Hello to all football fans, we are here to bring you a live commentary of the following match, describing all the most interesting and important moments. We'll make sure you won't miss a thing, so just sit back and have fun.

Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
28Liverpool wins19Draws5Everton wins

52 meetings · goals Liverpool 84–41 Everton

Form before the match

Last five Premier League matches, oldest to newest.

Final table 2025-2026

Full table
# Team P W D L GD Pts
5 Liverpool 38 17 9 12 +10 60
13 Everton 38 13 10 15 −3 49

Top scorers 2025-2026

All scorers