Match report

Everton Holds Off Sunderland for a 1-1 Draw in FA Cup

Everton
Everton
1–1
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Sunderland
Sunderland
Jan 10, 2026

Everton managed to hold off Sunderland for a thrilling 1-1 draw in their FA Cup match. E. Le Fee put Sunderland ahead with an early goal, but Everton equalized through J. Garner's penalty late in the game. Both teams displayed strong performances, paving the way for a potential replay.

Key Facts

  • • Everton 1 - 1 Sunderland (FA Cup)
  • • E. Le Fee scored early for Sunderland at minute 30
  • • J. Garner equalized with a penalty in the 89th minute
  • • Sunderland received four yellow cards throughout the match, including two late ones

Lineups

Everton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 2 N. Patterson (D)
  • 6 J. Tarkowski (D)
  • 15 J. O'Brien (D)
  • 16 V. Mykolenko (D)
  • 34 M. Rohl (M)
  • 37 J. Garner (M)
  • 20 T. Dibling (M)
  • 45 H. Armstrong (M)
  • 7 D. McNeil (M)
  • 9 Beto (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Travers
  • 31 T. King
  • 11 T. Barry
  • 39 A. Aznou
  • 58 B. Graham
  • 64 R. Welch
  • 73 E. Campbell
  • 76 M. Olayiwola
  • 92 C. Bates

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Roefs (G)
  • 32 T. Hume (D)
  • 20 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 13 L. O'Nien (D)
  • 3 D. Cirkin (D)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 27 N. Sadiki (M)
  • 24 S. Adingra (M)
  • 28 E. Le Fee (M)
  • 14 R. Mundle (M)
  • 12 E. Mayenda (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Patterson
  • 5 D. Ballard
  • 15 O. Alderete
  • 4 D. Neil
  • 33 L. F. Hjelde
  • 18 W. Isidor
  • 9 B. Brobbey
  • 11 C. Rigg
  • 6 L. Geertruida

Timeline

  1. Sunderland
    30' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Le Fee · Assist: E. Mayenda
  2. Sunderland
    45'+1 Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    N. Sadiki

    Foul

  3. Sunderland
    71' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Mayenda · On: D. Ballard
  4. Sunderland
    71' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Adingra · On: B. Brobbey
  5. Everton
    75' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Dibling · On: T. Barry
  6. Everton
    86' Everton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rohl · On: A. Aznou
  7. Sunderland
    88' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    Granit Xhaka

    Argument

  8. Everton
    89' Everton Goal · Penalty
    J. Garner
  9. Sunderland
    90'+1 Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ballard

    Foul

  10. Everton
    104' Everton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Mykolenko · On: E. Campbell
  11. Sunderland
    105' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: W. Isidor
  12. Sunderland
    109' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mukiele

    Foul

  13. Sunderland
    115' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    Trai Hume

    Foul

  14. Everton
    116' Everton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Patterson · On: R. Welch

Match Stats

Stat Everton Sunderland
Fouls 16 20
Pass Accuracy 83% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 18
Corners 0 7
Total Passes 527 646
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 1.57 0.86
Shots off Target 9 7
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 435 553
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 7 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ E. Le Fee's early goal put Sunderland ahead and gave them an initial advantage
  • ▸ Everton’s penalty equalizer by J. Garner in the 89th minute shifted momentum, securing a draw and setting up potential replay