Date: Saturday, 23 November 2024
Kickoff: 20:30
Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool
Attendance: 38,915
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
In a highly anticipated Premier League 2024-2025 clash, Everton F.C. hosted Brentford F.C. at Goodison Park. Both teams aimed to solidify their standings in the league. Everton, struggling to find consistent form, sought to capitalize on Brentford’s poor away record. Brentford, on the other hand, hoped to claim their first away point of the season. The match ended in a hard-fought 0-0 draw, marked by a red card for Christian Norgaard and some heroic saves by Brentford’s goalkeeper, Mark Flekken.
Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. Lineups and Substitutes
Everton (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Ashley Young, James Tarkowski (C), Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko
- Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucouré (72’ Orel Mangala), Dwight McNeil, Iliman Ndiaye, Jesper Lindstrøm (72’ Beto)
- Forward: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Substitutes: João Virgínia, Nathan Patterson, Michael Keane, Jake O’Brien, Orel Mangala, Harrison Armstrong, Callum Bates, Jack Harrison, Beto
Brentford (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Mark Flekken
- Defenders: Sepp van den Berg, Ethan Pinnock, Nathan Collins, Keane Lewis-Potter
- Midfielders: Christian Norgaard (C, Red Card 41’), Mathias Jensen, Vitaly Janelt (86’ Yehor Yarmoliuk)
- Forwards: Yoane Wissa (72’ Thiago), Bryan Mbeumo, Mikkel Damsgaard (72’ Kevin Schade)
Substitutes: Hákon Valdimarsson, Ben Mee, Mads Roerslev, Kevin Schade, Fábio Carvalho, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Yunus Konak, Paris Maghoma, Thiago
Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. First Half
The first half was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the back of the net. Everton started strongly, testing Brentford’s goalkeeper, Mark Flekken, as early as the 4th minute with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s inventive backheel effort. Flekken showcased his skills again in the 26th minute, saving a powerful shot from Calvert-Lewin.
Brentford responded with counter attacking intent, and Yoane Wissa came closest, but Jordan Pickford denied him with a critical save. The turning point came in the 41st minute when Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard was shown a red card following a VAR review for a reckless studs-up challenge on Pickford, leaving Brentford down to 10 men. Despite the numerical advantage, Everton could not capitalize, with the half ending 0-0.
Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. Half-Time Score: Everton 0-0 Brentford
Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. Second Half
The second half saw Everton pressing harder to make their one-man advantage count, but Brentford’s defensive resilience, led by Ethan Pinnock and Nathan Collins, stood firm. Early in the half, Idrissa Gueye’s long-range strike was brilliantly tipped over by Flekken, while Brentford threatened occasionally through counters, with Keane Lewis-Potter forcing a save from Pickford.
Everton introduced substitute Beto to add a physical presence upfront, but despite his aerial dominance, Brentford’s defense thwarted every attempt. Ethan Pinnock made a crucial block in stoppage time to deny Beto a potential winner. Brentford, though under pressure, showed commendable organization and determination, holding Everton to a frustrating 0-0 draw.
Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. Full-Time Score: Everton 0-0 Brentford
Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. Stats
| Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. Stats | Everton | Brentford |
| Possession (%) | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Shots | 27 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Passes | 460 | 342 |
| Tackles | 13 | 18 |
| Clearances | 23 | 31 |
| Corners | 10 | 4 |
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. Timeline of Key Events
- 4’ – Calvert-Lewin’s inventive backheel saved by Flekken.
- 26’ – Flekken denies another effort from Calvert-Lewin.
- 39’ – Wissa misses a close-range opportunity for Brentford.
- 41’ – Norgaard sent off for a studs-up challenge after VAR review.
- 50’ – Flekken saves Gueye’s long-range effort.
- 90+3’ – Beto’s late shot blocked by Pinnock in stoppage time.
Player Achievements and Man of the Match
- Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. Man of the Match: Mark Flekken (Brentford)
The Dutch goalkeeper’s incredible saves secured a vital point for Brentford despite playing with 10 men for over 50 minutes. - Notable Mentions:
- Ethan Pinnock and Nathan Collins displayed defensive resilience for Brentford.
- Jordan Pickford made crucial saves to keep Everton in the game.
Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. Impact on the Premier League Table
- Everton: Remain 15th with 11 points, edging closer to the relegation zone as their goal-scoring struggles continue.
- Brentford: Climb to 10th with their first away point of the season, providing a morale boost for future away games.
The Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C., Premier League 2024-2025 clash was a showcase of defensive discipline and goalkeeping brilliance. While Everton failed to exploit their numerical advantage, Brentford displayed grit and organization, earning a well-deserved point. The result highlighted Everton’s attacking woes and Brentford’s potential to overcome adversity on the road.
FAQs
- Who was the Man of the Match in the Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. match?
Mark Flekken for his outstanding saves that kept Brentford in the game. - Why was Christian Norgaard sent off in the Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. match?
Norgaard was shown a red card after a VAR review for a dangerous studs-up challenge on Jordan Pickford. - How did this Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. match affect the Premier League table?
Everton remained in 15th place, while Brentford moved up to 10th temporarily with their first away point of the season. - What were the key moments of the Everton F.C. vs Brentford F.C. match?
- Flekken’s saves in the 4th and 26th minutes.
- Norgaard’s red card in the 41st minute.
- Beto’s blocked shot in stoppage time.
- What’s next for both teams?
Everton face a tough December schedule, while Brentford will look to build on their defensive solidity in upcoming fixtures.
