Match report
Everton Defeats Wolves 1-0 in Premier League Clash
Everton
1–0
FT
Wolves
May 19, 2021
Everton secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Wolves in the Premier League on 2021-05-19. Richarlison scored the only goal of the match in the 48th minute, assisted by Gylfi Sigurðsson. The win was vital for Everton's league positioning and showcased their resilience against a determined Wolves side. Wolves pushed hard but were unable to find the equalizer, with the game's momentum swinging slightly in favor of Everton after the goal.
Key Facts
- • Everton defeated Wolves 1-0 in the Premier League
- • Richarlison scored the only goal at 48 minutes, assisted by Gylfi Sigurðsson
- • Nelson Semedo received a yellow card for Wolves at 80 minutes
- • Everton made three substitutions: T. Davies, André Gomes, and M. Holgate
- • Wolves also made three substitutions: Willian José, L. Dendoncker, and Vitinha
Lineups
Everton
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Jordan Pickford (G)
- 22 Ben Godfrey (D)
- 13 Yerry Mina (D)
- 5 Michael Keane (D)
- 12 Lucas Digne (D)
- 23 Séamus Coleman (M)
- 16 Abdoulaye Doucouré (M)
- 6 Allan (M)
- 10 Gylfi Sigurðsson (M)
- 7 Richarlison (F)
- 9 Dominic Calvert-Lewin (F)
Substitutes
- 33 Robin Olsen
- 18 Niels Nkounkou
- 4 Mason Holgate
- 8 Fabian Delph
- 17 Alex Iwobi
- 26 Tom Davies
- 21 André Gomes
- 20 Bernard
- 11 Joshua King
Wolves
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 21 John Ruddy (G)
- 15 Willy Boly (D)
- 16 Conor Coady (D)
- 49 Max Kilman (D)
- 22 Nélson Semedo (M)
- 8 Rúben Neves (M)
- 28 João Moutinho (M)
- 3 Rayan Aït Nouri (M)
- 18 Morgan Gibbs-White (F)
- 37 Adama Traoré (F)
- 17 Fábio Silva (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Rui Patrício
- 62 Andreas Søndergaard
- 27 Romain Saïss
- 5 Fernando Marçal
- 2 Ki-Jana Hoever
- 32 Leander Dendoncker
- 20 Vitinha
- 12 Willian José
Timeline
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48' Everton Goal · Normal GoalRicharlison · Assist: G. Sigurðsson
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68' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: Willian Jose · On: Morgan Gibbs-White
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80' Wolves Card · Yellow CardN. Semedo
Roughing
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80' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Dendoncker · On: W. Boly
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80' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: Vitinha · On: João Moutinho
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82' Everton subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Davies · On: S. Coleman
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86' Everton subst · Substitution 2Off: André Gomes · On: G. Sigurðsson
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90'+5 Wolves Card · Yellow CardRúben Neves
Foul
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90' Everton subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Holgate · On: A. Doucouré
Match Stats
| Stat | Everton | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 84% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 9 |
| Corners | 7 | 12 |
| Total Passes | 377 | 528 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Accurate Passes | 299 | 446 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Richarlison's goal in the 48th minute shifted momentum to Everton, providing a crucial advantage in the match
- ▸ Nelson Semedo's yellow card for Wolves at 80 minutes further hindered their ability to create significant scoring opportunities