Leicester City vs Everton, 2024-25 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueEverton secure first point of season in draw with Leicester
Struggling Everton missed the chance to win their first Premier League game of the season when they were held to a 1-1 draw at promoted Leicester City.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Offside, Everton. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is caught offside.
- 2': Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Caleb Okoli (Leicester City).
- 3': Attempt saved. Dwight McNeil (Everton) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ashley Young with a cross.
- 4': Attempt missed. Jesper Lindstrøm (Everton) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Iliman Ndiaye with a cross.
- 6': Attempt missed. Abdoulaye Doucouré (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Dwight McNeil.
- 9': Corner, Leicester City. Conceded by James Tarkowski.
- 9': Attempt missed. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) with an attempt from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Harry Winks with a cross following a corner.
- 11': Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City).
- 11': Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Jesper Lindstrøm (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 12': Goal! Leicester City 0, Everton 1. Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ashley Young with a through ball.
- 15': Attempt missed. Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Bilal El Khannouss.
- 16': Corner, Everton. Conceded by Harry Winks.
- 16': Attempt saved. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) header from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Dwight McNeil with a cross.
- 17': Corner, Leicester City. Conceded by James Garner.
- 20': Attempt saved. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bilal El Khannouss with a headed pass.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jesper Lindstrøm.
- 21': Attempt saved. Jesper Lindstrøm (Everton) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 21': Offside, Everton. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is caught offside.
- 28': Offside, Everton. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is caught offside.
- 30': Foul by Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City).
- 30': Orel Mangala (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester City).
- 30': James Tarkowski (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Delay in match because of an injury Jamie Vardy (Leicester City).
- 34': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 37': Foul by Orel Mangala (Everton).
- 37': Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 40': Foul by Victor Kristiansen (Leicester City).
- 40': Jesper Lindstrøm (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Attempt missed. Dwight McNeil (Everton) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
- 41': Attempt missed. Jesper Lindstrøm (Everton) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Orel Mangala.
- 44': Attempt missed. Dwight McNeil (Everton) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Iliman Ndiaye following a fast break.
- 45': Foul by Iliman Ndiaye (Everton).
- 45': James Justin (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by James Tarkowski (Everton).
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Jordan Ayew (Leicester City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 45'+2': Caleb Okoli (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton).
- 45'+2': Foul by Abdoulaye Doucouré (Everton).
- 45'+2': Jordan Ayew (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Leicester City 0, Everton 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Leicester City 0, Everton 1.
- 46': Foul by Michael Keane (Everton).
- 46': James Justin (Leicester City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 46': Michael Keane (Everton) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 48': Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 48': Foul by Wout Faes (Leicester City).
- 50': Attempt missed. Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left.
- 52': Attempt missed. Jordan Ayew (Leicester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Harry Winks with a cross.
- 53': Ashley Young (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Jordan Ayew (Leicester City).
- 54': Foul by Orel Mangala (Everton).
- 54': Jordan Ayew (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Attempt missed. Harry Winks (Leicester City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by James Justin.
- 56': Substitution, Leicester City. Facundo Buonanotte replaces Bilal El Khannouss.
- 61': Substitution, Everton. Jack Harrison replaces Jesper Lindstrøm.
- 64': Dwight McNeil (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Foul by Caleb Okoli (Leicester City).
- 65': Attempt saved. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dwight McNeil with a through ball.
- 66': Foul by James Garner (Everton).
- 66': Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 67': Foul by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton).
- 67': James Justin (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 68': Attempt missed. Wout Faes (Leicester City) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Harry Winks with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 68': Corner, Leicester City. Conceded by Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
- 68': Attempt missed. Caleb Okoli (Leicester City) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Stephy Mavididi following a corner.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Dwight McNeil (Everton) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Iliman Ndiaye.
- 69': Attempt blocked. James Garner (Everton) right footed shot from long range on the right is blocked. Assisted by Jack Harrison.
- 72': Corner, Leicester City. Conceded by James Garner.
- 73': Corner, Leicester City. Conceded by James Garner.
- 73': Goal! Leicester City 1, Everton 1. Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) right footed shot from very close range to the top left corner following a corner.
- 75': Foul by Victor Kristiansen (Leicester City).
- 75': Jack Harrison (Everton) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 76': Offside, Everton. Jack Harrison is caught offside.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Iliman Ndiaye.
- 76': Dwight McNeil (Everton) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 76': Foul by Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City).
- 77': Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 78': Offside, Everton. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is caught offside.
- 79': Attempt missed. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Stephy Mavididi.
- 79': Offside, Leicester City. Jamie Vardy is caught offside.
- 80': Foul by James Garner (Everton).
- 80': Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': James Garner (Everton) is shown the yellow card.
- 81': Substitution, Everton. Tim Iroegbunam replaces Iliman Ndiaye.
- 83': Substitution, Leicester City. Odsonne Édouard replaces Jamie Vardy.
- 85': Foul by Abdoulaye Doucouré (Everton).
- 85': Harry Winks (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 86': Offside, Leicester City. Jordan Ayew is caught offside.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Odsonne Édouard.
- 89': Foul by Victor Kristiansen (Leicester City).
- 89': Jack Harrison (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Substitution, Leicester City. Abdul Fatawu replaces Stephy Mavididi.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Foul by Abdoulaye Doucouré (Everton).
- 90'+1': Jordan Ayew (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Corner, Leicester City. Conceded by James Tarkowski.
- 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Leicester City 1, Everton 1.
- 0': Match ends, Leicester City 1, Everton 1.
Statistics
 EVE |
LEI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 5 | Offsides | 2 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 41.5 | Possession | 58.5 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 271 | Accurate Passes | 389 |
| 335 | Passes | 460 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 14 | Crosses | 29 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 51 | Long Balls | 43 |
| 27 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 17 |
| 18 | Tackles | 24 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 30 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 30 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: King Power Stadium
Location: Leicester, England
Attendance: 31,765
Venue: King Power Stadium
Location: Leicester, England
Attendance: 31,765
Premier League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 11 | +15 | 28 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 11 | +9 | 23 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 11 | +8 | 19 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 11 | +6 | 19 |
Line-Ups
Leicester City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Mads Hermansen (GK) |
| 5 | Caleb Okoli |
| 3 | Wout Faes |
| 16 | Victor Kristiansen |
| 2 | James Justin |
| 11 | Bilal El Khannouss |
| 6 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 8 | Harry Winks |
| 9 | Jamie Vardy |
| 10 | Stephy Mavididi |
| 18 | Jordan Ayew |
Everton (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Pickford (GK) |
| 5 | Michael Keane  |
| 6 | James Tarkowski |
| 18 | Ashley Young |
| 37 | James Garner |
| 7 | Dwight McNeil |
| 16 | Abdoulaye Doucouré |
| 8 | Orel Mangala |
| 9 | Dominic Calvert-Lewin |
| 10 | Iliman Ndiaye |
| 29 | Jesper Lindstrom |
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