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Everton made their chances count
Fulham converted 1 of 3 shots on target. Everton converted 2 from 3.
Minute 75 changed the game
K. Dewsbury-Hall's goal at 75' proved to be the decisive moment.
Everton used possession more effectively
Fulham had 55% possession and generated 13 shots. Everton had 45% and created 16.
Everton were resilient at the back
Everton faced 13 shots and conceded only 1. Defensive efficiency: 92%.
Everton Earn Comeback Victory Over Wasteful Fulham
In a tight Premier League affair, Everton fought back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory over Fulham. The hosts took an early lead through a Vitaliy Mykolenko own goal, but the Toffees showed resilience to turn the match around in the closing stages.
Fulham dominated possession (55%) and had more shots (16 to 13), but their wastefulness in front of goal proved costly. The Cottagers managed just 3 shots on target, compared to Everton's 3, indicating a lack of clinical finishing. Fulham's expected goals of 1.97 vastly outweighed their actual output of 1 goal, highlighting their profligacy.
Everton's tactical switch in the second half was the key to their comeback. Manager Carlo Ancelotti introduced Dwight McNeil and Dele Alli, and the change in formation to a 4-2-3-1 gave them more control in midfield. This allowed Everton to dictate the tempo and create more chances, with Kieran Dewsbury-Hall scoring the winner in the 75th minute.
The decisive moment for Fulham was the dismissal of Jorge Cuenca in the 66th minute. The center-back's yellow card meant Marco Silva's side had to play the final 24 minutes with 10 men, and Everton took full advantage to seal all three points.
Fulham lost to Everton 1–2 at the stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 25. V. Mykolenko (18'), K. Dewsbury-Hall (75'), B. Leno (83') scored.
