Everton 1-2 Liverpool, English Premier League 2025-26: Van Dijk's Stoppage-Time Header Seals Merseyside Derby Win

The first Merseyside derby at Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium ended in heartbreak for Everton as Liverpool struck late to seal a 2-1 win in the English Premier League 2025-26 fixture on Sunday. The Reds took the lead in the 29th minute, with Mohamed Salah finishing Cody Gakpo's through ball. Everton responded after the break, with Beto heading home in the 54th minute to level the scores. Both sides pressed for a winner, but just as the match seemed destined for a draw, Virgil van Dijk headed past Jordan Pickford in the 101st minute from Dominik Szoboszlai's corner to clinch all three points for the visitors.

Updated on: 20 April 2026 11:51 am

Published at: 20 April 2026 11:51 am

Liverpool's Andrew Robertson, front, and teammate celebrate with fans after the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah greets fans after the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

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Liverpool's fans celebrate after the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk (4) scores his side's 2nd goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool in Liverpool, England. | Photo; AP/Ian Hodgson

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Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite is carried off injured during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

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English Premier League: Liverpool vs Everton

Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate, left, tries block a shot by Everton's Iliman Ndiaye during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

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English Premier League 2025-26: Everton vs Liverpool

Everton's Beto celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

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English Premier League 2025-26: Liverpool vs Everton

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, is congratulated after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

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Britain Premier League Soccer: Everton vs Liverpool

Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate, top, and Everton's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford compete for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson

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