Everton vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Everton FC and Fulham FC ended their match in a 1-1 draw.

The final whistle has blown at Goodison Park, marking another match in which Everton remains unbeaten thanks to a late equalizer from Beto. Sean Dyche’s team was just moments away from losing, displaying a lackluster performance in front of their home supporters. However, substitute Beto managed to equalize with a close-range header, assisted by some brilliant play from Ashley Young. Fulham had been the more assertive team for much of the match and took the lead with a second-half goal from Alex Iwobi, who scored against his old club. The visitors generated numerous opportunities, registering an expected goals (xG) of 1.25 compared to Everton’s 0.79. Unfortunately for Marco Silva, who returned to the team that let him go, the game ended in disappointment due to Everton's late surge. Thank you for reading!

FINAL WHISTLE: EVERTON 1-1 FULHAM

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Raul Jimenez makes way for Rodrigo Muniz in the closing minutes of the game.

Replacement: Alexander Chuka Iwobi and Jorge Cuenca Barreno

There will be an additional six minutes of play. Can Everton manage to score an equalizer in the final moments?

Beto is working hard to create opportunities for Everton. He sends another cross into the penalty area, but his weak header is easily caught by a leaping Leno, who is positioned right where the ball lands.

Everton's greatest chance of getting something out of this match might come from a dead ball situation. Beto sprints into the penalty area, and his shot is deflected out for a corner kick. The forward raises his arms to energize the home supporters as they head into the final moments of the game.

INJURY ALERT! There's a bit of concern for Everton as their creative player McNeil is down and receiving medical attention. He’s visibly frustrated, and it looks like the trainers are working on his knee. This situation doesn’t bode well for Sean Dyche, who seems to be preparing to make a substitution.

Substitutions: Dwight James, Matthew McNeil, Jarrad Paul, and Branthwaite.

Lindstrom, coming off the bench, takes a shot with a curling strike from the edge of the box, but it goes right at Leno, who easily catches it. The home team is looking much improved compared to earlier.

Replacement: Dominic Nathaniel Calvert-Lewin and Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal.

OPPORTUNITY! Fulham launches another threatening counterattack, with Nelson and Smith Rowe leading the charge. Jimenez ends the play by sending a volley soaring over the crossbar from just outside the penalty area. Right now, it appears that the away team is much more likely to score a second goal than Everton is to level the match.

Replacement for Abdoulaye Doucouré: Orel Johnson Mangala

Replacement: Emile Smith Rowe for Harrison James Reed

Replacement: Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira for Harry Wilson

Fulham charges ahead again. This time, Pereira sends a long ball over the defense, trying to set up Nelson for a clear shot at goal. However, the pass is slightly too strong, letting Pickford get to it first. The Arsenal loan player is really bringing energy to Marco Silva's team.

Caution: James Alan Tarkowski (Yellow Card)

Nelson skillfully navigates down Fulham's left side before cutting in and earning a free-kick, helping to ease some of the pressure for his team. The winger has been quite a threat since he replaced Traore.

HANDBAGS! Tete and Mykolenko have a disagreement on the sidelines, but there was hardly any contact between them, even though Mykolenko made a big show of falling down. The match goes on.

SO CLOSE! Nelson makes a quick impression as he speeds down the left side. He delivers a beautiful cross to the far post, reaching Iwobi. Iwobi attempts to set up Jimenez right in front of the goal, but his pass isn't quite right, and Everton manages to avoid danger.

WATCH OUT! Fulham is playing with a lot more self-assurance since scoring their first goal. Iwobi takes off on a tricky run and delivers a well-timed pass to Robinson. Unfortunately, the left-back's cross is deflected away by Pickford. The away team is intensifying their attacks.

Replacement: Adama Traoré Diarra for Reiss Luke Nelson.

Replacement for Jack David Harrison: Jesper Grænge Lindstrøm

In 2024, Alex Iwobi has scored three out of his four Premier League goals while playing on the road. He found the net at Molineux in March and at Old Trafford in February. When the moment arises, he steps up.

WIDE! Calvert-Lewin flicks the ball on, and Harrison picks it up on the right. Unfortunately, the winger hurries his shot, sending the ball soaring safely into the stands behind the goal. This was a great opportunity for the home team to quickly react to Fulham's first goal...

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The second half began just like the first. Neither team is really trying to attack; instead, they're content to hold their ground and defend. This has led to more frustrated sighs coming from the Glawdys Street End...

WIDE! Traore is once again in the midst of the action as the Fulham striker receives a pass from Smith Rowe and plays it to Pereira at the edge of the box. The winger takes a touch to position himself for the shot, but his next touch pulls the attempt wide of the goal. After that opportunity, the visitors' expected goals (xG) has now exceeded 1.0...

Former Sheffield United midfielder Berge makes an impressive run through the midfield and passes to Traore on the right. But Mykolenko puts in a great defensive effort, slowing down the Fulham winger, while Doucoure comes in to steal the ball. Excellent job by the Ukrainian player.

The second half has gotten off to a cautious beginning, filled with numerous battles for headers and misplaced long passes. The home team has once again played it safe, showing little ambition in their approach, which hasn't gone unnoticed by the Everton fans, who are vocal about their frustration with groans and sighs.

SO CLOSE! Jimenez makes a fantastic burst forward, slipping past the Everton defenders. The Mexican striker tries to control the ball, but it’s a bit too far ahead, allowing Pickford to confidently intercept it.

Fulham has made 317 passes in the first half, marking their highest total in a Premier League match this season; the last time they made more was against Newcastle United in April (339). The team appears self-assured with the ball, but Marco Silva will be seeking greater performance from his trio of forwards in the second half.

Fulham has suffered defeats in their last two Premier League matches that were tied at halftime (against Aston Villa and Manchester City), after managing to stay unbeaten in their previous three games when it was a draw at the break (with two wins and one draw). Will Marco Silva's luck turn around in what might be his last game at Goodison Park?

Everton kicks off the second half. The home team has managed to secure only one victory in their past 12 Premier League games that were tied at halftime, with their only win being a 1-0 triumph against Brentford at home last April (6 draws and 5 losses).

Both teams have shown a notable absence of sharpness in the first half. Everton has had a tough time generating any real chances, managing only a low xG of 0.28, despite Gueye's attempts. On the other hand, the visitors have fared slightly better offensively, recording an xG of 0.99.

The half-time whistle has sounded at Goodison Park, and the score is tied. Fulham has been the more dominant side for much of the first half and could have taken the lead, but their finishing has lacked precision. On the other hand, Everton has had their chances as well. Gueye's shot hit the crossbar, and Calvert-Lewin tapped in the rebound, but he was ruled offside. According to the Opta predictor, Fulham has a slight edge to win the match with a 33% likelihood, while Everton's chances stand at 30%.

HALF-TIME: EVERTON AND FULHAM DRAWING 0-0

That’s it! Fulham sends in another great cross, but it doesn’t lead to anything. Traore, who has been impressive in the first half, makes a delivery, and Jimenez lets it pass to Iwobi. The winger chests the ball but sends it soaring over the goal.

SO CLOSE! Fulham quickly moves to the opposite side as Pereira passes the ball to Traore on the right. The speedy winger delivers a cross toward the back post. Jimenez hears Smith Rowe calling for him to let it go, but Smith Rowe fails to control the ball well, and they miss the opportunity.

Mykolenko makes a strong push down the left side and delivers an impressive cross into the penalty area. McNeil has the advantage over Robinson at the far post, but the Everton winger heads the ball toward the goal, only to have it go straight to Leno, who easily catches it. Yet again, the home team is unable to capitalize on a scoring opportunity.

ANOTHER INTERRUPTION! The match is beginning to flow much better after a sluggish start from both sides. This time, Fulham makes a push as Jimenez drives into the box and veers inside, but his shot is expertly blocked by an Everton defender. The outcome of this game is still up for grabs!

STOP! Everton is really bringing the energy! McNeil delivers a precise pass to Harrison near the edge of the pitch. The ex-Leeds United player sends a tempting cross over to Calvert-Lewin at the far post, but his header is deflected out for a corner kick. The home team is stepping up their attack, and the fans are enjoying every moment of it.

It's all over! Fulham quickly charges down the field following that VAR call, with Tete making an impressive solo effort. Unfortunately, he sends the ball soaring above Pickford's top corner. The match has really picked up pace after a lackluster first 25 minutes.

GOAL NOT COUNTED! Gueye unleashes a fantastic shot that hits the crossbar, and the ball bounces perfectly into Calvert-Lewin's path. He sends it flying into the net past Leno. Unfortunately, the offside flag is raised. After a VAR review, the original decision is upheld. The score stays at 0-0, but that was incredibly tight...

The fans at Goodison Park are starting to feel uneasy. Nevertheless, that close opportunity has sparked some energy in Everton. The home team is keeping possession of the ball more effectively, but they still haven't managed to threaten Bernd Leno, the goalkeeper for Fulham.

BIG BREAK! Everton narrowly avoided disaster! Mykolenko, who had a tough first half hour, loses possession near his own penalty area, allowing Pereira to find the quick Traore. Despite the challenging angle, the winger unleashes a powerful shot, but Pickford manages to deflect it. Fulham continues to apply pressure as Jimenez heads the ball down to Smith Rowe, who is just a few yards away. Unfortunately, the midfielder lifts the shot over the bar from a promising spot.

SAVE! McNeil's long delivery reaches Keane at the back post, and Doucoure attempts to score with a header, but it goes right at Leno. Since Sean Dyche took over as manager of Everton, only Arsenal (33 goals) have netted more times from set pieces (excluding penalties) than the Toffees (27). The home team might think their best opportunities to score will arise from set plays.

Fulham's Iwobi delivers a cross into the penalty area, but it's over the heads of both Pereira and Jimenez, allowing Pickford to take possession without any trouble. Meanwhile, at the other end, Calvert-Lewin hasn’t been able to make a mark in the first 25 minutes of the match, appearing isolated as the lone forward.

The first 20 minutes of the match have been lacking in excitement, with no significant opportunities for either team to score. On a positive note, Fulham has managed to score first in their previous five Premier League matches (with two wins, one draw, and two losses), though they've unfortunately dropped their last two games.

Fulham makes another attempt as Tete sends a pass to the speeding Traore, but it’s too strong and goes out for a goal kick. The match is definitely interesting, with Everton content to let their opponents control possession while they try to strike back on the counterattack. However, the home crowd is beginning to show signs of irritation with the performance they’re witnessing.

OPPORTUNITY! The visitors press aggressively once more, and Mykolenko loses possession while being pressured. This unnecessary mistake gives Jimenez the chance to pass to Smith Rowe, but the former Arsenal player takes a poor touch in the penalty area, allowing Tarkowski to clear the ball. Fulham is pushing the Everton defense hard whenever possible, leading to significant mistakes by the home team.

Raul Jimenez has either scored or provided an assist in his last five games for Fulham in the Premier League, tallying up four goals and one assist. No player from the Cottagers has managed to achieve this in six consecutive matches, and only three players aged 33 or older have recorded scoring or assisting streaks of six games: Gus Poyet at 34 years old in 2001, Dennis Bergkamp at 35 in 2004, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic at 35 in 2017.

The match has kicked off with both teams showing great energy. Fulham makes an attacking move, with Jimenez passing the ball effectively to Pereira in the box. However, the ex-Manchester United player is unable to take the shot, allowing the home team to regroup and clear the ball. The visitors are controlling the game, holding almost 70% of possession, and Marco Silva must be pleased with their performance thus far.

In October, Everton achieved six clean sheets in their last seven Premier League matches (4 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), and they have maintained this record in both of their games this season. Looking back to the 2022-23 season, the Toffees collected an average of 0.75 points per game in August and September (with 3 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses), while their performance improved significantly in October, where they averaged 1.55 points per game (5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses).

ANOTHER CLAIM FOR A PENALTY! The home team executes a well-coordinated counterattack as McNeil lifts his head and sends a pass to Calvert-Lewin on the left. The Everton forward pushes into the penalty area, makes a cut inside, and then falls after a challenge from Bassey. The referee dismisses Everton's requests for a penalty, and play goes on.

OPPORTUNITY! The first big moment of the match goes to the on-fire Jimenez. The Mexican forward takes a shot from distance, but it gets blocked. However, it doesn’t take long for the dangerous Fulham striker to find himself in a scoring position again. Tete sends an early cross into the area, and Jimenez skillfully controls the ball with his chest. Unfortunately, he's a bit off balance, so his shot lacks power, making it an easy save for Pickford.

Everton has had a careful beginning in the first five minutes of the match. They are maintaining good control of the ball, with both of their full-backs looking to pass to Calvert-Lewin whenever they can. However, Fulham's defense is standing strong. Historically, Everton was very successful against Fulham at home, remaining unbeaten in their first 27 league matches against them from 1949 to 2018, with 23 wins and 4 draws, and winning the last 22 encounters during that stretch. However, since then, they have unfortunately lost their last three home games against Fulham.

Fulham's head coach, Marco Silva, has achieved victory in his last two away matches in the Premier League against Everton. Silva previously managed Everton for 53 games from August 2018 until December 2019. In the history of the Premier League, the only manager to secure more than two consecutive away wins against a former club is Harry Redknapp, who accomplished this with West Ham from 2006 to 2009, winning five times in a row.

PENALTY REQUEST?! Fulham's Pereira falls after being challenged by Mykolenko in the Everton penalty zone, but the referee ignores the call. It would have been a weak decision if it had been awarded at that point in the match...

Dwight McNeil has contributed to six goals in his past six Premier League matches for Everton, tallying three goals and three assists. At the same time, Raul Jimenez has the chance to be the first Fulham player to either score or provide an assist in six straight Premier League games. Both teams feature attacking players who have the potential to be game-changers in today's matchup at Goodison Park.

The match has officially started at Goodison Park. Before the game began, the captains presented wreaths in honor of Everton's final Premier League home match leading up to Remembrance Sunday next month.

The teams are getting ready in the tunnel, and the match will begin soon at Goodison Park. Fulham hasn't lost to Everton in their last five Premier League encounters, with three wins and two draws, and they've managed to keep a clean sheet in four of those matches. Notably, all three victories during this streak were achieved away from home at Craven Cottage. The Cottagers are eager to continue this success today.

Fulham, on the other hand, has to make one necessary adjustment to the lineup that lost to Aston Villa last weekend. Issa Diop, who unfortunately netted an own goal shortly after being brought on as a substitute in that match, takes the place of the suspended Joachim Andersen, who was red-carded in the previous game against Villa. Raul Jimenez is at the forefront for Marco Silva’s team. The Mexican forward has either scored or provided an assist in his last five Premier League matches for Fulham, totaling four goals and one assist.

Sean Dyche has kept the same lineup that triumphed over Ipswich 2-0 last weekend. The home team sees Jarrad Branthwaite returning to the substitutes' bench, but the central defensive pair of James Tarkowski and Michael Keane maintain their positions in the starting eleven, even with Branthwaite back in the squad. Iliman Ndiaye has been one of the highlights in Everton's recent comeback, and the Senegalese player will be starting next to his fellow countryman Idrissa Gueye, who is celebrating his 200th match in the Premier League.

FULHAM SUBSTITUTES: Steven Benda, Jorge Cuenca, Ryan Sessegnon, Harrison Reed, Tom Cairney, Josh King, Harry Wilson, Reiss Nelson, Rodrigo Muniz.

FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno in goal; Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Issa Diop, and Kenny Tete make up the defense; Sander Berge and Andreas Pereira hold down the midfield; while Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe, and Adama Traore lead the attack; Raul Jimenez is the striker.

EVERTON SUBSTITUTES: Joao Virginia, Nathan Patterson, Orel Mangala, Beto, Jake O'Brien, Seamus Coleman, Jesper Lindstrom, Jarrad Branthwaite, Harrison Armstrong.

EVERTON (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford in goal; Vitalii Mykolenko, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, and Ashley Young in defense; Idrissa Gueye and Abdoulaye Doucoure in midfield; Iliman Ndiaye, Dwight McNeil, and Jack Harrison providing support in attack; with Dominic Calvert-Lewin as the forward.

In the meantime, Fulham are looking to bounce back from consecutive losses to Manchester City and Aston Villa as they head into this match. With Marco Silva making a return to Goodison Park, the Cottagers will be eager to start strong once again. They've managed to score first in their last five Premier League matches, though they've unfortunately lost the last two. In the history of the Premier League, only six teams have suffered three straight defeats after scoring first, with Sheffield United being the latest to do so in late last season.

Everton, playing at home, are looking to make it five games without a loss in the Premier League when they face Fulham. After a rough start to the 2024-25 season with four straight losses, the team has improved under the management of Sean Dyche, gathering eight points in their last four league matches. Their recent victory against Ipswich at Portman Road gives them the chance to secure consecutive league victories for the first time since they managed three in a row back in April.

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