Match report

Everton Defeats Tottenham 5-4 in Thrilling FA Cup Clash

Everton
Everton
5–4
AET
Tottenham
Tottenham
Feb 10, 2021

Everton stunned Tottenham with a thrilling 5-4 victory in the FA Cup, showcasing a remarkable comeback after conceding early. The Toffees, led by Richarlison and D. Calvert-Lewin, dominated the second half to secure their place in the next round. Tottenham fought until the end but could not overcome the Toffees' resilience.

Key Facts

  • • Everton scored five goals: D. Calvert-Lewin (36'), Richarlison (38', 68'), G. Sigurðsson (43'), Bernard (97')
  • • Tottenham scored four goals: D. Sanchez (4', 57'), É. Lamela (45+3'), H. Kane (83')
  • • Heung-Min Son provided three assists for Tottenham
  • • Gylfi Sigurðsson had two assists for Everton
  • • Gylfi Sigurðsson received a yellow card for Everton at 47'

Lineups

Everton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 R. Olsen (G)
  • 12 L. Digne (D)
  • 22 B. Godfrey (D)
  • 5 M. Keane (D)
  • 13 Y. Mina (D)
  • 10 G. Sigurðsson (M)
  • 16 A. Doucouré (M)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 26 T. Davies (M)
  • 9 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)
  • 7 Richarlison (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Coleman
  • 20 Bernard
  • 4 M. Holgate
  • 62 T. Onyango
  • 53 H. Tyrer
  • 18 N. Nkounkou
  • 31 João Virginia

Tottenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 4 T. Alderweireld (D)
  • 2 M. Doherty (D)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 11 E. Lamela (M)
  • 27 Lucas Moura (M)
  • 5 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 28 T. Ndombèlé (M)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)
  • 23 S. Bergwijn (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 H. Kane
  • 20 D. Alli
  • 8 H. Winks
  • 45 Carlos Vinícius
  • 17 M. Sissoko
  • 12 J. Hart
  • 14 J. Rodon
  • 15 E. Dier
  • 25 J. Tanganga

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    4' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sanchez · Assist: Heung-Min Son
  2. Everton
    36' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Calvert-Lewin · Assist: G. Sigurðsson
  3. Everton
    38' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    Richarlison · Assist: D. Calvert-Lewin
  4. Everton
    43' Everton Goal · Penalty
    G. Sigurðsson
  5. Tottenham
    45'+3 Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    É. Lamela · Assist: Heung-Min Son
  6. Everton
    47' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    G. Sigurðsson

    Foul

  7. Tottenham
    53' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bergwijn · On: H. Kane
  8. Everton
    55' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Calvert-Lewin · On: S. Coleman
  9. Tottenham
    57' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sanchez
  10. Everton
    66' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Mina

    Foul

  11. Everton
    68' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    Richarlison · Assist: G. Sigurðsson
  12. Everton
    70' Everton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Iwobi · On: Bernard
  13. Tottenham
    77' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Moura · On: D. Alli
  14. Tottenham
    83' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: Heung-Min Son
  15. Tottenham
    88' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Alli

    Simulation

  16. Tottenham
    89' Tottenham Var · Goal cancelled
    D. Alli
  17. Tottenham
    90' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Kane

    Foul

  18. Tottenham
    90' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Ndombele · On: H. Winks
  19. Everton
    97' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    Bernard · Assist: G. Sigurðsson
  20. Tottenham
    98' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: É. Lamela · On: Carlos Vinicius
  21. Tottenham
    98' Tottenham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matt Doherty · On: M. Sissoko
  22. Tottenham
    100' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Winks

    Foul

  23. Everton
    107' Everton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Digne · On: M. Holgate

Match Stats

Stat Everton Tottenham
Fouls 18 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 86%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 29
Corners 2 15
Total Passes 545 694
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 3 11
Shots on Target 10 12
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 428 594
Shots Inside Box 12 22
Saves 7 5
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Everton's quick response goals by D. Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison in the 36th and 38th minutes turned the match around after Tottenham's early lead
  • ▸ The introduction of Lucas Moura for Dele Alli in the 77th minute seemed to rejuvenate Tottenham's attack, but Everton's defense held strong