Match report
Everton 3-1 Coventry: match report
Everton beat Coventry 3-1 in the Premier League on Friday, with Thierno Barry scoring twice and assisting another.
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Everton secured a 3-1 victory over Coventry in the Premier League on Friday at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Yann Gboho opened the scoring for Coventry in the 52nd minute, putting them ahead 1-0.
Thierno Barry equalised for Everton just four minutes later in the 56th minute, assisted by Vitaliy Mykolenko, making it 1-1.
Barry then scored again in the 61st minute, giving Everton a 2-1 lead.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the win for Everton in the 81st minute, with Barry providing the assist, extending the score to 3-1.
In total, Everton had 50% possession and an expected goals (xG) of 2.3, while Coventry also held 50% possession with an xG of 1.4.
Everton recorded 7 shots on target compared to Coventry's 4, and both teams had 2 corners each.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Caleb Yirenkyi received yellow cards in the 88th minute for Everton and Coventry respectively.
Following this result, Everton sit in 5th place with 16 points from 10 matches, while Coventry are in 16th with 9 points.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Everton vs Coventry preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Everton face Coventry in the Premier League on Friday at 20:00 GMT at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Everton have had a mixed run recently, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five matches. They won against Newcastle United 1-0 on Saturday and 3-1 on 29 October, but lost to Arsenal 2-0 and Chelsea 2-0 earlier in October. They drew 2-2 with Hull City on 11 October.
Coventry have shown better form lately, winning 3 of their last five games. They beat Sunderland 3-1 on Saturday and secured a 4-1 victory against Newcastle United on 12 October. However, they lost to Fulham 1-0 and Tottenham 3-1 in their previous two matches. Their recent sequence is 3 wins and 2 losses.
In the league table, Everton sit in 7th place with 13 points from 9 matches, while Coventry are in 16th place with 9 points from 9 games. Everton have scored 9 goals and conceded 9, while Coventry have scored 9 but conceded 16.
Historically, Everton have struggled against Coventry, with only 1 meeting recorded. Coventry won that match 3-0 on 30 July 2024 in a friendly, with Everton yet to secure a win against them.
The odds suggest Everton are the favourites for this match. They will look to build on their recent home victory and improve their league standing.
Match Events
All events- 90'Tyrique George(Out: Charly Alcaraz)
- 89'Jarrad Branthwaite(Out: Michael Keane)
- 88'Jarrad Branthwaite
- 88'Caleb Yirenkyi
- 87'Taiwo Awoniyi(Out: Sidiki Cherif)
- 86'Victor Torp(Out: Matt Grimes)
- 86'Jack Rudoni(Out: Gustavo Hamer)
- 86'Tatsuhiro Sakamoto(Out: Loum Tchaouna)
Match Statistics
All stats- 50%Possession50%
- 2.30Expected Goals (xG)1.40
- 7Shots on Target4
- 2Corners2
- 9Fouls6
Prediction
Live win probability
Everton 94%Draw 5%Coventry 1%
Everton is most likely to win the game against Coventry.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionPremier League · Regular Season 10
- VenueHill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool · 52769
- RefereeAttwell, Stuart
- ForecastCloudy, 9.47°C
Last five games
EvertonWWWLL
CoventryLWLLW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Liverpool | 10 | +4 | 18 |
| 5 |  Chelsea | 10 | +3 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton | 10 | +2 | 16 |
| 7 |  Bournemouth | 10 | +2 | 15 |
| 8 |  Brentford | 10 | +5 | 14 |
| 9 |  Leeds | 10 | +2 | 14 |
Highlights
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Everton vs Coventry: result, stats & highlights
Everton and Coventry finished 3-1 in the Premier League (Regular Season 10) at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Played: (your local time).
Everton are 6th in the table on 16 points; Coventry are 17th on 9.
Recent form: Everton WWWLL, Coventry LWLLW.
Head-to-head (last 2): Everton 1 wins, 0 draws, Coventry 1 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics and video highlights below.