Match report
Manchester United Defeats Everton 1-0 in Premier League Clash
Everton
0–1
FT
Manchester United
Feb 23, 2026
In a closely contested match at Goodison Park, Manchester United emerged victorious against Everton with a solitary goal from B. Sesko in the 71st minute. The Red Devils' defense held strong as they secured all three points to bolster their position in the Premier League standings.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United's B. Sesko scored the only goal of the match at the 71st minute.
- • Everton's Jordan Pickford and James Tarkowski received yellow cards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- • Harry Maguire also saw a yellow card for Manchester United, as did Bruno Fernandes in added time.
- • Substitutions were made by both teams, with Everton bringing on H. Armstrong and Tim Iroegbunam.
Lineups
Everton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Jordan Pickford (G)
- 37 James Garner (D)
- 6 James Tarkowski (D)
- 5 Michael Keane (D)
- 32 Jarrad Branthwaite (D)
- 42 Tim Iroegbunam (M)
- 27 Idrissa Gueye (M)
- 10 Iliman Ndiaye (M)
- 22 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (M)
- 45 Harrison Armstrong (M)
- 11 Thierno Barry (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Tom King
- 2 Nathan Patterson
- 16 Vitaliy Mykolenko
- 23 Séamus Coleman
- 7 Dwight McNeil
- 20 Tyler Dibling
- 34 Merlin Röhl
- 9 Beto
- 19 Tyrique George
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 Senne Lammens (G)
- 2 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 15 Leny Yoro (D)
- 5 Harry Maguire (D)
- 23 Luke Shaw (D)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 37 Kobbie Mainoo (M)
- 16 Amad Diallo (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 10 Matheus Cunha (M)
- 19 Bryan Mbeumo (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Benjamin Šeško
- 1 Altay Bayındır
- 26 Ayden Heaven
- 12 Tyrell Malacia
- 3 Noussair Mazraoui
- 25 Manuel Ugarte
- 48 Jack Moorhouse
- 39 Tyler Fletcher
- 11 Joshua Zirkzee
Timeline
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58' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Diallo · On: B. Sesko
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71' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalB. Sesko · Assist: B. Mbeumo
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73' Everton subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Armstrong · On: T. George
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77' Everton Card · Yellow CardJordan Pickford
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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78' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Mbeumo · On: N. Mazraoui
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79' Everton subst · Substitution 2Off: Tim Iroegbunam · On: Beto
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83' Everton Card · Yellow CardJames Tarkowski
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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84' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardHarry Maguire
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+5 Manchester United Card · Yellow CardBruno Fernandes
Tripping
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90'+5 Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Cunha · On: A. Heaven
Match Stats
| Stat | Everton | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 81% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 11 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 401 | 472 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 0.65 | 1.27 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 6 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 307 | 380 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game's momentum shifted decisively when B. Sesko found the back of the net in the 71st minute, breaking Everton's resistance.
- ▸ Everton struggled to recover after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession during the second half, dampening their attacking efforts.