Goodison Park’s Final Merseyside Derby Ends in Drama and a 2-2 Draw

A late equalizer from James Tarkowski and post-match red cards marked an explosive finale to the historic rivalry at Everton's iconic ground.

James Tarkowski scored a dramatic 98th-minute equalizer for Everton, securing a 2-2 draw against Liverpool in the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
The match saw four red cards, including post-match dismissals for Everton's Abdoulaye Doucouré, Liverpool's Curtis Jones, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot and his assistant for dissent.
Everton's Beto opened the scoring with a well-executed free-kick routine, while Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah contributed to their side's goals.
VAR reviews confirmed Tarkowski's equalizer after checks for offside and a potential foul, adding to the tension of the historic fixture.
The result leaves Liverpool seven points clear at the top of the Premier League and Everton with a 10-point cushion above the relegation zone, as Goodison Park bids farewell to a rivalry spanning 131 years.