Match report
Everton Secures Crucial 2–0 Win Over Southampton In Premier League
Everton
2–0
FT
Southampton
May 18, 2025
Everton stunned Southampton with a commanding 2–0 win to bolster their position in the Premier League. Ibrahima Ndiaye scored both goals for Everton, putting them ahead early and securing the victory before halftime.
Key Facts
- • Everton defeated Southampton with a score of 2-0.
- • Ibrahima Ndiaye (6' and 45'+2') scored both goals for Everton.
- • Southampton made multiple substitutions in the second half but couldn't find an equalizer.
- • Flynn Downes received a yellow card for Southampton at 80'.
- • Everton's victory comes in their crucial Premier League match.
Lineups
Everton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Pickford (G)
- 23 S. Coleman (D)
- 15 J. O'Brien (D)
- 32 J. Branthwaite (D)
- 19 V. Mykolenko (D)
- 37 J. Garner (M)
- 27 I. Gueye (M)
- 7 D. McNeil (M)
- 16 A. Doucouré (M)
- 10 I. Ndiaye (M)
- 14 Beto (F)
Substitutes
- 18 A. Young
- 11 J. Harrison
- 24 C. Alcaraz
- 5 M. Keane
- 9 D. Calvert-Lewin
- 17 Youssef Chermiti
- 12 João Virgínia
- 42 T. Iroegbunam
- 2 N. Patterson
Southampton
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 30 A. Ramsdale (G)
- 6 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
- 15 N. Wood-Gordon (D)
- 5 J. Stephens (D)
- 14 J. Bree (M)
- 4 F. Downes (M)
- 7 J. Aribo (M)
- 34 Welington (M)
- 33 T. Dibling (F)
- 18 Mateus Fernandes (F)
- 20 K. Sulemana (F)
Substitutes
- 19 C. Archer
- 11 R. Stewart
- 8 W. Smallbone
- 46 J. Robinson
- 39 J. Sanda
- 26 L. Ugochukwu
- 1 A. McCarthy
- 3 R. Manning
- 16 Y. Sugawara
Timeline
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6' Everton Goal · Normal GoalI. Ndiaye -
18' Everton subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Coleman · On: A. Young -
45'+2 Everton Goal · Normal GoalI. Ndiaye · Assist: D. McNeil -
60' Southampton subst · Substitution 1Off: Nathan Wood · On: C. Archer -
60' Southampton subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Sulemana · On: R. Stewart -
60' Southampton subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Aribo · On: W. Smallbone -
65' Everton subst · Substitution 2Off: D. McNeil · On: J. Harrison -
65' Everton subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Doucouré · On: Carlos Alcaraz -
68' Southampton subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Dibling · On: J. Robinson -
74' Everton subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Branthwaite · On: M. Keane -
75' Everton subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Ndiaye · On: D. Calvert-Lewin -
80' Southampton Card · Yellow CardFlynn DownesFoul
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82' Southampton subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Harwood-Bellis · On: J. Kayi Sanda -
88' Everton Card · Yellow CardJ. GarnerFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Everton | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 87% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 6 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 505 | 509 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | 2.73 | 1.21 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 439 | 441 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ibrahima Ndiaye's early goal in the 6th minute gave Everton a quick lead, putting pressure on Southampton.
- ▸ The second goal by I. Ndiaye just before halftime at 45'+2' sealed Everton’s victory and dampened any hopes of a comeback from Southampton.