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Everton host Liverpool in their first Merseyside derby at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday.
The Toffees know that a win over the wounded Reds, who were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, would see them move to within two points of their city rivals in the standings.
Chelsea's 1-0 home loss to Manchester United on Saturday means Liverpool, who sit fifth, can open up a seven-point gap between themselves and the chasing pack with a victory. That would go a long way towards getting them back into the Champions League next season.
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Predicted lineups:
Everton (4-2-3-1, right to left): Pickford (GK) — O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko — Gueye, Garner — McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye — Beto
Liverpool (4-2-3-1, right to left): Mamardashvili (GK) — Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Mac Allister, Gravenberch — Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz — Isak
Everton vs. Liverpool live updates, highlights, and commentary
Pregame: This feels like a big opportunity today for Everton. Win against a wounded Liverpool, and they will be just two points behind the Reds in the standings. Here's hoping for a derby classic!
In the 💙 of our city.#EVELIV pic.twitter.com/j5Ifl4N7oR
— Everton (@Everton) April 19, 2026
Everton vs. Liverpool kick off time
The match kicks off in Liverpool, UK at 2 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date Kickoff time
USA/Canada Sun, April 19 9:00 a.m. ET
USA/Canada Sun, April 19 6:00 a.m. PT
UK Sun, April 19 2:00 p.m. BST
Australia Sun, April 19 11:00 p.m. AEST
India Sun, April 19 6:30 p.m. IST
Everton vs. Liverpool match facts
Via Opta Analyst
Everton have only won one of their past five home games against Liverpool. Four of the most recent six such matches have ended in a draw.
The teams are on the same run of form in their past six games: three wins, two defeats, and one draw.
The Toffees have only won two Merseyside derbies since 2010. The last was a 2-0 home win in April 2024.
Everton vs. Liverpool team news
Everton
Charly Alcaraz could be back in the squad today after recovering from injury. The midfielder has only played 11 minutes in the Premier League since December 27.
Jack Grealish will not play again this season after foot surgery, but otherwise, Everton have a clean bill of health.
Liverpool
Hugo Ekitike is out for the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles during the loss to PSG.
Joe Gomez was ruled out with a muscle issue sustained this week, while goalkeeper Alisson is not expected back until early May.
Long-term absentees Giovanni Leoni, Wataru Endo, and Conor Bradley will be back next season.