2021/22
Matchweek 1
All times shown are your local time
Sat 14 Aug 2021
Kick Off:
Goodison Park, Liverpool
Att: 38,487
Ref: Andy Madley

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Everton come from behind to win Benitez's first match

Rafael Benitez oversaw a comeback victory in his first match in charge of Everton, the Toffees beating Southampton 3-1 at Goodison Park.

The hosts fell behind in the 22nd minute, when centre-back Michael Keane lost the ball to Che Adams, who played in Adam Armstrong for a clinical debut goal.

Benitez’s half-time team talk prompted an equaliser within two minutes of the restart, as Andros Townsend headed the ball into the box and Richarlison finished from close range.

Abdoulaye Doucoure put Everton ahead in style 14 minutes from time, turning smartly before unleashing a fierce strike into the top corner.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin put the Toffees out of sight five minutes later, diving to head in Richarlison’s cross.

See: Everton report | Southampton report

Next fixtures

Everton: 21 Aug v Leeds (A)
Southampton: 22 Aug v Man Utd (H)

Match officials

Referee: Andy Madley. Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Eddie Smart. Fourth official: Tony Harrington. VAR: Darren England. Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan.

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Match officials

Referee: Andy Madley

Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Edward Smart

Fourth Official: Tony Harrington

VAR: Darren England

Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan

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      Season So Far

      Everton
       
      Southampton

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        Everton
        Total Wins
        21
        Home
        16
        Away
        5
        Southampton
        Total Wins
        15
        Home
        13
        Away
        2

        Played

        48

        Draws 12

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