Everton 2-5 Watford

Everton lost to Watford 2-5 in the Premier League matchday 9 on 23 October 2021.

Result and story of the match

It was 1-1 at half-time. The decisive goals came after the interval. Everton scored first, in the 3rd minute.

Goals and key moments

Goals: 3' T. Davies, assisted by D. Gray → 1-0; 13' J. King, assisted by C. Cathcart → 1-1; 63' Richarlison, assisted by M. Keane → 2-1; 78' J. Kucka, assisted by J. Hernández → 2-2; 80' J. King, assisted by E. Dennis → 2-3; 86' J. King, assisted by E. Dennis → 2-4; 90+1' E. Dennis, assisted by João Pedro → 2-5.

VAR intervened 1 time; yellow cards: Everton 4, Watford 3.

Statistical comparison

Shots 15-20 (4-8 on target); possession 50%-50%; corners 3-5; pass accuracy 75%-74%.

Goals by half: 1-1 in the first, 1-4 in the second.

Standout players

Richarlison was Everton's highest-rated player at 7.3 in 30 minutes: 1 goal, 1 shot on target, 1 key pass, 1 tackle, won 3 of 6 duels.

E. Dennis was Watford's highest-rated player at 9.2 in 26 minutes: 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on target, 4 key passes, 1 tackle, won 4 of 9 duels.

How the model did

There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.

Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.