Premier League
1:00 p.mApril 19, 2026
Regular season – 33
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Referee: Chris Kavanagh, England
everton
Liverpool
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0.80
Expected Goals (xG)
1.11
Passing by
276 (78%)
Accurate passes
381 (84%)
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G
Jordan Pickford
22′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
16
d
Vitaly Mykolenko
7.2
32
d
Jarrad Branthwaite
7.0
6
d
James Tarkowski (C)
7.0
15
d
Jake O’Brien
7.2
M
James Garner
90+13′ Stumbled
27
M
Idrissa Gana Gueye
6.9
10
M
Indian education
6.9
M
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
54′
7
M
Dwight McNeil
6.5
Substitutes
12
G
Mark Travers
2
d
Nathan Patterson
d
Michael Keane
88′ Replaced by J. Branthwaite
20
M
Tyler Dibling
24
M
Carlos Alcaraz
34
M
Merlin Röhl
42
M
Team Iroegbunam
F
Thierno Barry
73′ Replaced by BetoF
Tyrique George
80′ Replaced by D. McNeil
25
G
Giorgi Mamardashvili
6.9
26
d
Andy Robertson
6.7
d
Virgil van Dijk (C)
90+10′
5
d
Ibrahima Konate
7.2
17
d
Curtis Jones
7.2
38
M
Ryan Gravenberch
6.2
M
Dominik Szoboszlai
90+10′ M
Cody Steele
29′
7
M
Florian Wirtz
6.3
M
Mohamed Salah
29′
9
F
Alexander Isak
6.5
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Liverpool secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time goal securing all three points in a thrilling Merseyside derby.
Liverpool arrived at Everton in fifth place with 52 points from 32 games. Everton were 10th on 47 points, looking to climb the table after a run of mixed form. The derby promised intensity and drama, with both sides hungry for the bragging rights that come with local supremacy.
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 29th minute, firing Liverpool ahead with a clinical finish. The Egyptian striker’s first goal put the visitors in control and forced Everton to respond. Liverpool’s superior possession and passing accuracy dominated the opening period.
Everton struggled to create clear chances in the first half. Jordan Pickford was shown a yellow card in the 22nd minute as the home side came under sustained pressure. Liverpool’s attacking play proved too sharp for Everton’s defence.
The stats reflect Liverpool’s dominance. They completed 381 accurate passes out of 454 attempts, achieving 84% accuracy. Everton managed 276 accurate passes from 354 attempts with 78% accuracy. Liverpool’s expected goals stood at 1.11 compared to Everton’s 0.8.
Everton emerged with renewed purpose after the break. Beto equalized in the 54th minute, turning the game around with a well-placed goal. The home crowd rose, sensing an opportunity to take points away from their rivals.
The second half became a tense affair. Both teams created chances but neither could establish clear control. Everton’s attacking threat improved with the introduction of Beto, although Liverpool remained dangerous on the counter-attack.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall impressed for Everton, earning a rating of 7.9 and providing crucial midfield support. James Garner tackled eight times and received a yellow card in the 90th+13th minute. Liverpool’s Salah maintained a 7.5 rating despite the physical battle.
The drama intensified as the match entered added time. Van Dijk rose higher in the 90+10th minute to power home a header. Liverpool’s defensive leader turned scorer when it mattered most, breaking Everton’s resistance.
Everton finished with four shots on target from a total of ten attempts. Liverpool managed five shots on target from 11 total attempts. Both goalkeepers made three saves in a competitive game.
Liverpool’s late winner lifted them to 55 points, maintaining their push for European qualification. Everton held on with 47 points, their hopes of climbing the table dealt a major blow by this narrow defeat.
