Match report

Everton Defeats Sunderland 3-0 in League Cup

Everton
Everton
3–0
FT
Sunderland
Sunderland
Sep 20, 2017

Everton demonstrated their dominance in the League Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Sunderland. The Toffees' early goal set the tone, as D. Calvert-Lewin capitalized on assists from D. Klaassen and Sandro Ramírez. O. Niasse's late strike sealed the win, leaving Sunderland struggling to keep pace.

Key Facts

  • • Everton defeated Sunderland 3-0 in the League Cup.
  • • D. Calvert-Lewin scored twice for Everton at 39' and 52'.
  • • O. Niasse added the third goal for Everton at 83'.
  • • D. Gibson received a yellow card for Sunderland at 51'.
  • • Everton made three substitutions: O. Niasse (66'), A. Lookman (73'), and A. Lennon (82').
  • • Sunderland substituted C. McManaman (55'), Jonathan Williams (63'), and E. Robson (86').

Lineups

Everton

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Stekelenburg (G)
  • 5 A. Williams (D)
  • 4 M. Keane (D)
  • 43 J. Kenny (D)
  • 30 M. Holgate (D)
  • 21 M. Bešić (M)
  • 20 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 27 N. Vlašić (M)
  • 26 T. Davies (M)
  • 9 Sandro Ramírez (F)
  • 29 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 O. Niasse
  • 31 A. Lookman
  • 12 A. Lennon
  • 15 R. Martina
  • 17 I. Gueye
  • 18 G. Sigurðsson
  • 33 Joel Robles

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Steele (G)
  • 2 B. Jones (D)
  • 23 L. Koné (D)
  • 21 A. Matthews (D)
  • 22 D. Love (D)
  • 24 D. Gibson (M)
  • 8 J. Rodwell (M)
  • 17 D. Ndong (M)
  • 27 L. Gooch (M)
  • 26 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 9 J. Vaughan (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 C. McManaman
  • 7 J. Williams
  • 28 E. Robson
  • 3 B. Oviedo
  • 6 L. Cattermole
  • 25 R. Ruiter
  • 29 J. Asoro

Timeline

  1. Everton
    39' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Calvert-Lewin · Assist: D. Klaassen
  2. Sunderland
    51' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    D. Gibson
  3. Everton
    52' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Calvert-Lewin · Assist: Sandro Ramírez
  4. Sunderland
    55' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Rodwell · On: C. McManaman
  5. Sunderland
    63' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: Jonathan Williams
  6. Everton
    66' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Calvert-Lewin · On: O. Niasse
  7. Everton
    73' Everton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sandro Ramírez · On: A. Lookman
  8. Everton
    82' Everton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Vlasic · On: A. Lennon
  9. Everton
    83' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Niasse · Assist: T. Davies
  10. Sunderland
    86' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Vaughan · On: E. Robson

Match Stats

Stat Everton Sunderland
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 88% 69%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 614 287
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 539 199
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Calvert-Lewin's first goal at 39' gave Everton the momentum and early lead, setting the stage for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ Sunderland's yellow card to D. Gibson at 51' hindered their ability to counter Everton's pressure effectively.
  • ▸ O. Niasse's late goal at 83' sealed Everton's victory and eliminated any lingering doubts about the outcome.