Few fixtures in football carry the emotion and intensity of the Merseyside derby between Liverpool FC and Everton FC.
Over the years, Liverpool have produced unforgettable wins — but it’s the moments within them that truly define this rivalry.
1. Everton 0–5 Liverpool (1982)
One of the most dominant derby displays ever at Goodison Park.
Scorers:
Ian Rush (4)
Graeme Souness
⭐ Personal Favourite: Rush’s Four-Goal Masterclass
For me, this is the derby performance.
👉 Ian Rush scoring four goals at Goodison is legendary.
Clinical
Relentless
Unplayable
👉 Scoring four in a derby is almost unheard of — and it’s never been forgotten.
2. Liverpool 3–2 Everton (2001 FA Cup)
A dramatic, end-to-end FA Cup clash.
Scorers:
Sami Hyypia
Michael Owen (2)
👉 A late winner sealed one of the most entertaining derbies ever
3. Everton 2–3 Liverpool (2001)
A classic Goodison Park battle decided in the dying moments.
Scorers:
Emile Heskey
Steven Gerrard
Gary McAllister
⭐ Personal Favourite: McAllister’s Last-Minute Winner
One of the greatest derby moments ever.
Deep into stoppage time:
👉 Gary McAllister curls in a stunning free-kick.
Pressure
Precision
Pandemonium
👉 A 3–2 win, right at the death, at Goodison Park — it doesn’t get much better
4. Liverpool 4–0 Everton (2014)
Anfield witnessed complete domination.
Scorers:
Steven Gerrard
Daniel Sturridge (2)
Luis Suarez
👉 A ruthless performance from a title-chasing side
5. Liverpool 1–0 Everton (2018)
A tight game decided in the most dramatic fashion.
Scorer:
Divock Origi
⭐ Personal Favourite: Origi’s Last-Minute Winner
One of the most unforgettable moments in derby history.
A looping ball… confusion… and then:
👉 Divock Origi reacts quickest to head home in stoppage time.
Chaos
Noise
Pure Anfield magic
👉 A moment that perfectly captures the unpredictability of the derby
What Makes These Moments Special
These games weren’t just about the results.
They were about:
Drama
Passion
Individual brilliance
👉 Everything the Merseyside derby represents
The Bottom Line
Liverpool have had many great derby wins…
But it’s moments like:
Rush’s four goals
McAllister’s last-minute free-kick
Origi’s stoppage-time winner
👉 That define this rivalry and live forever in the memory.
Jamie (The Kopite View)