Match report

Everton 2–2 Leicester: League Cup Draw

Everton
Everton
2–2
PEN
Leicester
Leicester
Dec 18, 2019

Everton secured a 2–2 draw against Leicester in the League Cup, showing resilience despite an early two-goal deficit. Leicester took a commanding lead through goals by Maddison and Evans within the first 30 minutes, but Everton rallied back with late strikes from Davies and Baines, ensuring a share of the points.

Key Facts

  • • Everton 2–2 Leicester
  • • League Cup match
  • • Leicester took a two-goal lead with goals by Maddison (26') and Evans (29')
  • • T. Davies (70') and Leighton Baines (90'+1) scored for Everton
  • • Substitutions included Bernard for Moise Kean (46') and A. Iwobi for C. Tosun (78')

Lineups

Everton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 3 L. Baines (D)
  • 23 S. Coleman (D)
  • 5 M. Keane (D)
  • 13 Y. Mina (D)
  • 2 M. Holgate (M)
  • 20 Bernard (M)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 26 T. Davies (M)
  • 9 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)
  • 7 Richarlison (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 M. Kean
  • 14 C. Tosun
  • 42 A. Gordon
  • 22 M. Stekelenburg
  • 35 D. Adeniran
  • 30 R. Martina
  • 29 O. Niasse

Leicester

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 5 W. Morgan (D)
  • 21 Ricardo Pereira (D)
  • 3 B. Chilwell (D)
  • 11 M. Albrighton (M)
  • 26 D. Praet (M)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 10 J. Maddison (M)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 D. Gray
  • 4 Ç. Söyüncü
  • 20 H. Choudhury
  • 2 J. Justin
  • 14 K. Iheanacho
  • 15 H. Barnes
  • 12 D. Ward

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    26' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Maddison · Assist: R. Pereira
  2. Leicester
    29' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Evans · Assist: J. Vardy
  3. Everton
    46' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bernard · On: Moise Kean
  4. Leicester
    69' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Perez · On: D. Gray
  5. Everton
    70' Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Davies · Assist: Richarlison
  6. Everton
    78' Everton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Iwobi · On: C. Tosun
  7. Leicester
    82' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Albrighton · On: C. Soyuncu
  8. Everton
    84' Everton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Richarlison · On: Anthony Gordon
  9. Leicester
    86' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Praet · On: H. Choudhury
  10. Everton
    90'+1 Everton Goal · Normal Goal
    Leighton Baines · Assist: C. Tosun

Match Stats

Stat Everton Leicester
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 68% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 345 444
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 234 343
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leicester surged ahead with two quick goals by Maddison and Evans in the 26th and 29th minutes, taking control of the match early on.
  • ▸ Everton's response was crucial, with T. Davies scoring in the 70th minute to ignite the home side's comeback.
  • ▸ Leighton Baines' late equalizer in the 91st minute secured a point for Everton and added excitement to the match.