Everton F.C. vs Liverpool F.C.: 1-2 Result, Highlights, Stats

Virgil van Dijk rose highest to head home a corner in the 100th minute, delivering the moment that decided the first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 19 April 2026. The 248th meeting between these clubs ended with a 2-1 victory that keeps the Reds firmly in the top-five picture this season.

Final Score: Everton 1-2 Liverpool · Date: 19 Apr 2026 · Stadium: Hill Dickinson Stadium · Key Moment: Virgil van Dijk 100th-minute winner · Competition: Premier League Merseyside derby

The key facts table below summarises the most important data from the 248th Merseyside derby.

What was the result of Everton FC vs Liverpool FC?

Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Everton in the 248th Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 19 April 2026. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for the visitors before Beto equalised for Everton early in the second half. The match seemed destined for a draw until Virgil van Dijk rose to head home from a Dominik Szoboszlai corner in the dying moments of stoppage time (Sporting News match report).

Final score

The final whistle confirmed a 2-1 win for Liverpool. After 248 meetings between the two clubs across all competitions, Liverpool have now won 102 matches compared to Everton’s 68, with 78 draws recorded overall (Sports Mole head-to-head record).

Key events

The match timeline showed Salah breaking the deadlock after the 30-minute mark. Beto then restored parity shortly after the restart. With both sides seemingly settling for a point, Van Dijk stepped up in the 100th minute — the final moments of stoppage time — to secure the win from a corner routine (Premier League YouTube match highlights).

The Reds captain nodded home Dominik Szoboszlai’s delivery to send the travelling supporters into raptures. According to Sporting News match report, the win was described as one that could go a long way to securing a top-five finish this season.

What are the stats for Everton FC vs Liverpool FC?

The match statistics paint a picture of Liverpool’s superiority on the night. Everton managed 10 shots with four on target, while Liverpool created 14 attempts with six hitting the mark (Sporting News match statistics). The expected goals figures backed up the territorial dominance, with Liverpool’s xG at 1.45 compared to Everton’s 0.80.

Head-to-head statistics

After 248 Merseyside derbies, Liverpool hold a commanding lead in the overall head-to-head record. The Reds have secured 102 victories while Everton have won 68, leaving the Toffees 34 wins behind their city rivals (Sports Mole head-to-head comparison). Prior to this latest encounter, the tally stood at 101 Liverpool wins from 247 matches before the win pushed them into triple figures.

Steven Gerrard holds the record for most combined goals and assists in Premier League Merseyside derbies with 13 (StatMuse player records).

Possession and shots

Liverpool dominated possession throughout, finishing with 56% compared to Everton’s 44%. The pass count reflected this control, with Liverpool completing 491 passes versus Everton’s 371 (Sporting News possession data). Other disciplinary and set-piece figures showed Everton earning just one corner while Liverpool managed six, and the home side committing eight fouls to Liverpool’s 12.

Record streaks

Everton once held a remarkable record in this fixture, winning seven consecutive away matches at Anfield between the 1908-09 and 1914-15 seasons (ToffeeWeb derby folklore). On the opposite end, Liverpool’s record home league victory came in the 1935-36 season when they beat Everton 6-0 at Anfield, according to Wikipedia Merseyside derby history).

What were the lineups for Everton FC vs Liverpool FC?

While the exact starting XI for both clubs remains partially confirmed across sources, the match featured Salah and Van Dijk among the confirmed scorers. Beto was the Everton player who found the net, having previously scored in the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park earlier in the season (ESPN UK match coverage).

Confirmed goalscorers

The goals in the 248th derby came from three players: Salah put Liverpool ahead, Beto equalised for Everton, and Van Dijk completed the comeback in stoppage time. Extended highlights on YouTube extended match highlights confirm both Salah and Van Dijk’s goals, with official bitesize highlights also available from Liverpool FC official highlights.

Key players

Van Dijk’s late winner not only sealed the three points but also provided a milestone moment as the captain delivering in a crucial fixture. Salah continued his influential form with the opening goal, while Beto proved Everton’s threat on the counter-attack. The contrast between Liverpool’s creative dominance and Everton’s limited but effective attacking approach defined the tactical battle.

What are the highlights of Everton FC vs Liverpool FC?

The standout moment from the 248th Merseyside derby was undoubtedly Van Dijk’s 100th-minute winner. The Liverpool captain rose highest from a corner to head past the Everton goalkeeper, sparking scenes of celebration among the travelling support (Sporting News match report).

Goal highlights

Official match highlights are available through the Premier League’s YouTube channel and Liverpool FC’s official website. The bitesize package captures the defining moments: Salah’s opener, Beto’s equaliser, and Van Dijk’s dramatic late header (Liverpool FC official match coverage).

Match atmosphere

The 248th derby marked a historic occasion as the first Merseyside fixture played at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Merseyside derby is widely regarded as one of the most intense historic rivalries in the Premier League (NBC Sports derby analysis), and this new venue added another chapter to the storied history between these clubs.

What were the last 10 results between Everton vs Liverpool?

The most recent meeting before the 248th derby was the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park on 12 February 2025, which marked the final Merseyside derby at Everton’s historic stadium (ESPN UK match details). That match itself was dramatic, with goals from Beto, Tarkowski, and Doucouré for Everton, while Mac Allister, Salah, and Jones scored for Liverpool.

Recent H2H

The most recent results in the fixture have favoured Liverpool consistently. The 248th derby victory extended the Reds’ recent dominance, though Everton have shown they can compete and hurt Liverpool on their day. The pattern of Liverpool generally creating more chances while Everton remain dangerous on set-pieces and counters has defined recent meetings.

Historical trends

The historical record shows Liverpool have built their overall advantage steadily over more than a century of rivalry. The first Merseyside derby was contested on 13 October 1894 at Goodison Park, with Everton winning 3-0 (Liverpool FC Wiki derby history). The fixture has been played 248 times since, with Liverpool establishing a 34-win buffer over their city rivals.

Seasonal results

Looking at recent seasons, both clubs have traded victories across home and away grounds. The 2007-08 season saw Liverpool win both league meetings, with a 2-1 victory at Goodison Park and a 1-0 win at Anfield (ToffeeWeb seasonal records). The 1937-38 season similarly saw Liverpool prevail in both matches, winning 3-1 at Goodison and 2-1 at Anfield.

Everton vs Liverpool: Head-to-head record after 248th derby

Three statistics tell the story of this fixture’s history: after 248 meetings, Liverpool have won 102 matches, Everton have won 68, and 78 matches have ended in draws. The goal difference also heavily favours Liverpool, though comprehensive tallies vary by source depending on which competitions are included.

The comparison table below shows how the two clubs stack up across key metrics from the 248th derby.

The data shows Liverpool’s dominance extends beyond simple win tallies into territorial control and chance creation. Yet Everton’s single goal from limited opportunities reminds observers that derby matches defy conventional statistics.

The Merseyside derby is one of the most intense historic fixtures in the Premier League. The rivalry between these two clubs runs deep, creating moments that define seasons.

NBC Sports derby analysis

It wasn’t a game of high quality, but it’s a result that could go a long, long way to securing the Reds a top-five finish. The captain nodded home in the dying moments to secure three valuable points.

Sporting News match report

For Liverpool, the implication is straightforward: keep winning these crucial fixtures and a top-five Premier League finish becomes a realistic target. For Everton, the challenge remains finding a way to convert competitive performances into positive results against their fiercest rivals.

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