At home Everton defeated Southampton 1 to 0

Everton celebrated at Goodison Park Stadium for the 26th date of the tournament. The local scored the only goal of the game at 8 minutes into the first half, through Richarlison. After receiving an assist from Gylfi Sigurdsson, the forward shot on goal and beat the rival goalkeeper to score his goal.

The figure of the meeting was Richarlison. The Everton forward scored 1 goal, kicked 3 times on goal against Southampton and gave 14 correct passes.

He was also key at Goodison Park, Allan. The Everton midfielder stood out against Southampton as he delivered 52 correct passes and stole 6 balls.

At minute 28 of the first half, Southampton midfielder Moussa Djenepo made a fool of Everton defender Lucas Digne with a great shot.

It was a game with many fouls and with numerous interruptions. There were 2 booked: Stuart Armstrong and Nathan Tella.

Everton coach Carlo Ancelotti set up a 4-4-2 formation on the field with Jordan Pickford in goal; Mason Holgate, Michael Keane, Ben Godfrey and Lucas Digne on the defensive line; Abdoulaye Doucouré, Allan, André Gomes and Gylfi Sigurdsson in the middle; and Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison in attack.

For their part, those led by Ralph Hasenhüttl were planted with a 4-4-2 strategy with Fraser Forster under the three suits; Jan Bednarek, Jannik Vestergaard, Mohammed Salisu, Ryan Bertrand on defense; Moussa Djenepo, Stuart Armstrong, James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond at the half court; and Che Adams and Danny Ings up front.

The designated referee for the match was Martin Atkinson.

Everton will visit Chelsea next matchday, while Southampton will visit Sheffield United at Bramall Lane Stadium.

The local is in seventh place with 43 points and 13 wins, while the visitor reached 30 units and is placed in fourteenth place in the tournament.

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