Everton vs Sunderland preview

England flag 2025/2026 Premier League, England
Hill Dickinson Stadium Sun, 17 May - 2:00 PM
Premier League
Everton EVE
1 3
Sunderland SUN
Full Time Sun, 17 May 2:00 PM
Round 37 Regular Season
Merlin Röhl - 43'
Goal
|
Goal
Brian Brobbey - 59'
Enzo Le Fée - 81'
Wilson Isidor - 90+1'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Everton 1–3 Sunderland. The result saw Sunderland take the points. Sunderland showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result diverged from the pre-match projection. Possession was 49%–51%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Everton 1-3 Sunderland. Sunderland showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Brooks
J. Brooks
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Bennett
S. Bennett
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
C. Taylor
C. Taylor
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
O. Langford
O. Langford
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Everton D. Moyes
D. Moyes
VS
Sunderland R. Le Bris
R. Le Bris
1.36
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.16
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Crystal Palace Rank: 86 D
Manchester City Rank: 98 D
West Ham United Rank: 83 L
Liverpool Rank: 91 L
Brentford Rank: 88 D
Chelsea Rank: 88 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Manchester United Rank: 92 D
Wolverhampton Wanderers Rank: 79 D
Nottingham Forest Rank: 85 L
Aston Villa Rank: 91 L
Tottenham Hotspur Rank: 84 W
Newcastle United Rank: 89 W
18
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
18 - 9 - 6
6

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Everton
51.18%
Draw
26.31%
Away Sunderland
22.51%

Movement

Changes since opening
Everton
+50.96%
Draw
+24.39%
Sunderland
-75.35%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
87.37
81.05
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Everton
Sunderland
Power Score
87.37
81.05
League Position
10
12
Global Rank
21
53

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Everton — Opponent-weighted form score
Sunderland — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Everton Sunderland

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Everton

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sunderland

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Everton ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sunderland
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Everton Sunderland
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Everton Sunderland
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Everton
Sunderland
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Everton
vs
Sunderland
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Everton Sunderland
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Everton 0.00
Sunderland 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Everton Sunderland
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Everton 0.00
Sunderland 0.00
Everton
Sunderland
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • EVE had peak pressure around 42'.
  • EVE started the game with stronger pressure.
EVE Pressure SUN Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: EVE reached the top pressure at 42' (79.19).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 33 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Everton EVE Home
33 matches
Sunderland SUN Away
Match Record
18
Wins
6
9
Draws
9
6
Losses
18
Goals
57
Goals Scored
27
27
Goals Conceded
57
+30
Goal Difference
-30
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-17T13:47:19+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
J. Pickford
England
1 J. Pickford
J. O´Brien
Substitution
Republic of Ireland
15 J. O´Brien
J. Tarkowski
England
6 J. Tarkowski
M. Keane
England
5 M. Keane
V. Mykolenko
Ukraine
16 V. Mykolenko
J. Garner
England
37 J. Garner
T. Iroegbunam
Substitution
England
42 T. Iroegbunam
M. Röhl
Substitution
Germany
34 M. Röhl
K. Dewsbury-Hall
England
22 K. Dewsbury-Hall
I. Ndiaye
Senegal
10 I. Ndiaye
N. Bercique Gomes Betuncal
Substitution
Portugal
9 N. Bercique Gomes Betuncal
R. Roefs
Netherlands
22 R. Roefs
R. Mandava
Mozambique
17 R. Mandava
O. Alderete Fernández
Substitution
Paraguay
15 O. Alderete Fernández
N. Mukiele Mulere
France
20 N. Mukiele Mulere
L. Geertruida
Netherlands
6 L. Geertruida
N. Sadiki
Substitution
Belgium
27 N. Sadiki
G. Xhaka
Switzerland
34 G. Xhaka
N. Angulo Ramírez
Substitution
Ecuador
10 N. Angulo Ramírez
E. Le Fée
France
28 E. Le Fée
T. Hume
Substitution
Northern Ireland
32 T. Hume
B. Brobbey
Substitution
Netherlands
9 B. Brobbey

General Information

Date & Time
May 17, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Premier League, England · Round 37 · Regular Season
Stadium
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Capacity
52888
Attendance
52590
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
John Brooks
Simon Bennett
Craig Taylor
Oliver Langford

Statistics

Possession
EVE
50%
SUN
50%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 3
2 Big Chances Created 3
2 Shots 0
42 Dangerous attacks 40
49 Possession 51
3 Corners 2
10 Free kicks 14
3 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

5 Goal Kicks 8
20 Throwins 17
45 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38
5 Successful Dribbles 3
11 Dribble Attempts 8
11 Successful Headers 13
4 Substitutions 5
1 Assists 3
81 Ball Safe 89
8 Goal Attempts 6
1 Injuries 2

Attacking

90 Attacks 84
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

406 Passes 430
85 Successful Passes Percentage 85
33 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39
55 Long Passes 41
346 Successful Passes 365
18 Successful Long Passes 16
9 Key Passes 4

Defensive

37 Duels Won 40
8 Interceptions 3
13 Tackles 11
0 Saves 3

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 20
7 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

14 Fouls 9
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : John Brooks

Starting XI ▼

1
Jordan Pickford
Jordan Pickford Goalkeeper
6.85
5
Michael Keane
Michael Keane Defender
6.99
6
James Tarkowski
James Tarkowski Defender
7.15
15
Jake O'Brien
Jake O'Brien Defender
6.69
23
Séamus Coleman
Séamus Coleman
Defender88'
6.4
16
Vitaliy Mykolenko
Vitaliy Mykolenko Defender
6.66
10
Iliman Ndiaye
Iliman Ndiaye Midfielder
6.94
22
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Midfielder
7.03
34
Merlin Röhl
Merlin Röhl Midfielder
6.52
7
Dwight McNeil
Dwight McNeil
Attacker88'
6.76
37
James Garner
James Garner Midfielder
7.33
42
Tim Iroegbunam
Tim Iroegbunam Midfielder
6.72
19
Tyrique George
Tyrique George
Attacker73'
6.44
9
Beto
Beto Attacker
6.73
11
Thierno Barry
Thierno Barry
Attacker73'
6.65
Referee : John Brooks

Starting XI ▼

22
Robin Roefs
Robin Roefs Goalkeeper
6.97
6
Lutsharel Geertruida
Lutsharel Geertruida Defender
6.68
15
Omar Alderete
Omar Alderete Defender
6.86
13
Luke O'Nien
Luke O'Nien
Midfielder23'
6.37
17
Reinildo Mandava
Reinildo Mandava Defender
6.73
20
Nordi Mukiele
Nordi Mukiele Defender
6.99
10
Nilson Angulo
Nilson Angulo Midfielder
6.5
11
Chris Rigg
Chris Rigg
Midfielder77'
6.72
27
Noah Sadiki
Noah Sadiki Midfielder
6.72
19
Habib Diarra
Habib Diarra
Midfielder77'
6.68
28
Enzo Le Fée
Enzo Le Fée Midfielder
6.94
32
Trai Hume
Trai Hume Midfielder
6.78
7
Chemsdine Talbi
Chemsdine Talbi
Attacker60'
6.63
34
Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka Midfielder
7.15
9
Brian Brobbey
Brian Brobbey Attacker
6.7
18
Wilson Isidor
Wilson Isidor
Attacker77'
6.64

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
James Garner
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
90+6'
90+1'
Event
Wilson Isidor
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Dwight McNeil → Merlin Röhl
9th Substitution
88'
Event
Séamus Coleman → Jake O'Brien
8th Substitution
88'
81'
Event
Enzo Le Fée
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
77'
Event
Wilson Isidor → Brian Brobbey
6th Substitution
77'
Event
Habib Diarra → Noah Sadiki
5th Substitution
77'
Event
Chris Rigg → Nilson Angulo
7th Substitution
Event
Tyrique George → Tim Iroegbunam
4th Substitution
73'
Event
Thierno Barry → Beto
3rd Substitution
73'
60'
Event
Chemsdine Talbi → Trai Hume
2nd Substitution
59'
Event
Brian Brobbey
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Jake O'Brien
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
47'
1ST-HALF
Event
Merlin Röhl
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
43'
Event
Tim Iroegbunam
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
25'
23'
Event
Luke O'Nien → Omar Alderete
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

28
Update Update
Noah Sadiki from Sunderland won a free kick on the left wing.
7
Attempt Attempt
Merlin Röhl's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Everton after a concession by Robin Roefs.
37
Update Update
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland won a free kick in defense.
25
Attempt Attempt
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box but it went to the left. The assist was from Nordi Mukiele.
37
Update Update
Foul committed by Merlin Röhl of Everton.
25
Update Update
Reinildo Mandava of Sunderland won a free kick in the attacking area.
30
Update Update
Foul committed by Merlin Röhl of Everton.
21
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Omar Alderete of Sunderland.
5
Update Update
Merlin Röhl from Everton won a free kick on the left wing.
23
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sunderland: Luke O'Nien replaces Omar Alderete due to injury.
27
Attempt Attempt
Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, but the ball went high.
37
Corner Corner
James Tarkowski of Everton attempts a header from inside the six-yard box, but Robin Roefs of Sunderland makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Vitalii Mykolenko.
20
Attempt Attempt
Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from over 35 yards, but the shot went to the left after a fast break.
35
GOAL! GOAL! Important
James Garner of Everton attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by Sunderland's goalkeeper Robin Roefs, positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Tim Iroegbunam.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Everton after Lutsharel Geertruida concedes.
2
Update Update
Beto fouled Everton.
25
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tim Iroegbunam of Everton receives a yellow card for a foul.
29
Update Update
Vitalii Mykolenko of Everton has won a free kick in defense.
14
Update Update
Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball goes high.
2
Update Update
Reinildo Mandava of Sunderland won a free kick in defense.
8
Update Update
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall of Everton won a free kick in defense.
25
Update Update
Foul committed by Tim Iroegbunam for Everton.
30
Update Update
Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland won a free kick in defense.
89
Update Update
Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland won a free kick in defense.
89
Update Update
Thierno Barry of Everton commits a foul.
90
Attempt Attempt
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall of Everton had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball went to the left. Thierno Barry provided the assist.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Everton losing 1-3 to Sunderland.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sunderland lead 3-1 after Wilson Isidor scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Habib Diarra's cross.
90
Update Update
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland won a free kick in defense.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by James Garner of Everton.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
James Garner of Everton receives a yellow card for a foul.
86
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Jake O'Brien of Everton attempts an attack with a header from close range, but Robin Roefs, the Sunderland goalkeeper, makes a save in the center of the goal. The assist came from Tyrique George, who delivered the cross.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Everton: Dwight McNeil replaces Merlin Röhl.
86
Corner Corner
Everton wins a corner after Robin Roefs concedes.
88
Update Update
Sunderland is called offside. Habib Diarra is the player in an offside position.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Everton: Séamus Coleman replaces Jake O'Brien.
46
Update Update
Granit Xhaka of Sunderland won a free kick in an attacking position.
50
Update Update
James Garner of Everton won a free kick in defense.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by James Tarkowski of Everton.
46
Update Update
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall fouled an Everton player.
53
Update Update
Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland won a free kick on the left wing.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Sunderland after a concession by Tim Iroegbunam.
56
Update Update
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall of Everton won a free kick in defense.
62
Update Update
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland won a free kick in defense.
64
Attempt Attempt
Jake O'Brien from Everton missed a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. The assist came from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's cross.
65
Update Update
Merlin Röhl of Everton won a free kick in an attacking position.
62
Update Update
Foul committed by Merlin Röhl for Everton.
63
Update Update
James Tarkowski of Everton won a free kick in defense.
67
Update Update
Brian Brobbey of Sunderland won a free kick in defense.
71
Update Update
Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland won a free kick in defense.
48
Update Update
Granit Xhaka wins a free kick for Sunderland in an attacking position.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Brian Brobbey scores for Sunderland with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Enzo Le Fée's through ball.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Everton: Tyrique George replaces Tim Iroegbunam.
56
Corner Corner
Sunderland wins a corner after Jordan Pickford concedes.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sunderland: Chemsdine Talbi replaces Trai Hume.
67
Update Update
Foul committed by James Garner of Everton.
68
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Reinildo Mandava of Sunderland.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sunderland: Wilson Isidor replaces Brian Brobbey.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sunderland: Habib Diarra replaces Noah Sadiki.
84
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Merlin Röhl of Everton shot with his right foot from the center of the box.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sunderland leads 2-1 after Enzo Le Fée scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Chris Rigg.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Everton 1, Sunderland 0.
47
Update Update
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland won a free kick on the left wing.
47
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jake O'Brien from Everton receives a yellow card for a foul.
63
Update Update
Foul committed by Brian Brobbey against Sunderland.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Tim Iroegbunam against Everton.
48
Update Update
Foul committed by James Garner of Everton.
70
Update Update
James Garner of Everton won a free kick in defense.
64
Attempt Attempt
Iliman Ndiaye's shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
70
Update Update
Foul committed by Brian Brobbey against Sunderland.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sunderland: Chris Rigg replaces Nilson Angulo.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Everton: Thierno Barry replaces Beto.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Jake O'Brien of Everton.
65
Update Update
Foul committed by Luke O'Nien of Sunderland.
28
Update Update
Foul committed by James Tarkowski of Everton.
50
Update Update
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland commits a foul.
43
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Everton leads 1-0 against Sunderland. Merlin Röhl scores for Everton with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the top right corner, assisted by Michael Keane.
42
Update Update
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall of Everton won a free kick in defense.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Everton leading Sunderland 1-0.
41
Attempt Attempt
Beto from Everton missed a header from close range. The assist came from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's cross.
56
Update Update
Noah Sadiki from Sunderland committed a foul.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Everton 1-3 Sunderland. Structural assessment: Sunderland exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.