Kick Off: 15:00 BST
Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester
Attendance: 31,765
Referee: Darren England
The much-anticipated Premier League clash between Leicester City and Everton F.C. on Saturday, 21st September 2024, saw both teams striving for their first win of the season. Held at the King Power Stadium in torrential rain, this match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams fighting hard but ultimately sharing the points. Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but Leicester’s Stephy Mavididi equalized late in the second half, securing a crucial point for both sides.
Leicester City vs Everton F.C Head-to-Head:
Historically, Leicester City and Everton F.C. have shared intense battles, with both teams looking to establish dominance. Leicester City, known for their counter-attacking play, faced an Everton side under Sean Dyche, struggling in the league but determined to secure points.
Leicester City vs Everton F.C Lineups and Substitutes
Here are the Leicester City vs Everton F.C lineups today (Sep 21, 2024)
Leicester City XI (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Mads Hermansen
- RB: James Justin
- CB: Caleb Okoli
- CB: Wout Faes
- LB: Victor Kristiansen
- CM: Harry Winks
- CM: Wilfred Ndidi
- RW: Jordan Ayew
- AM: Bilal El Khannouss (Sub: Facundo Buonanotte 56′)
- LW: Stephy Mavididi (Sub: Abdul Fatawu 90′)
- ST: Jamie Vardy (Sub: Odsonne Édouard 83′)
Substitutes:
- Abdul Fatawu
- Facundo Buonanotte
- Odsonne Édouard
- Daniel Iversen (GK)
- Timothy Castagne
- Dennis Praet
Everton F.C. XI (4-4-2):
- GK: Jordan Pickford
- RB: Ashley Young
- CB: Michael Keane
- CB: James Tarkowski
- LB: Vitalii Mykolenko
- RM: Jesper Lindstrøm (Sub: Jack Harrison 62′)
- CM: Abdoulaye Doucouré
- CM: James Garner (Yellow Card 80′)
- LM: Dwight McNeil
- ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
- ST: Iliman Ndiaye (Sub: Tim Iroegbunam 81′)
Substitutes:
- Tim Iroegbunam
- Jack Harrison
- Nathan Patterson
- Neal Maupay
- Ashley Young
- Arnaut Danjuma
Leicester City vs Everton F.C First Half Summary
Everton F.C. began the game with an aggressive intent, and their pressure paid off early. In the 12th minute, Iliman Ndiaye opened the scoring with a well-placed shot into the bottom corner after a smart assist from Ashley Young. Leicester City struggled to break down Everton’s defense but came close when Stephy Mavididi’s attempted cross nearly caught Jordan Pickford off guard in the 35th minute.
Despite some threatening moments from Leicester, Everton held firm, heading into halftime with a 1-0 lead.
Leicester City vs Everton F.C Half-Time Score: Leicester City 0-1 Everton F.C.
Leicester City vs Everton F.C Second Half Summary
The second half started five minutes late due to thunder and lightning, and the weather only added to the challenge. Leicester came out more aggressively, with Mavididi proving a constant threat down the left wing. Everton had opportunities to extend their lead through Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but his efforts were thwarted by Leicester’s goalkeeper, Mads Hermansen.
Leicester finally got their breakthrough in the 73rd minute when Stephy Mavididi capitalized on Everton’s poor clearance from a corner by Harry Winks. Mavididi pounced on the loose ball, firing it into the top left corner to level the game at 1-1.
In the closing minutes, Leicester City had several chances to snatch a winner, but Pickford and Everton’s defense held firm, denying Facundo Buonanotte and Mavididi from close range.
Leicester City vs Everton F.C Full-Time Score: Leicester City 1-1 Everton F.C.
Leicester City vs Everton F.C Stats
| Leicester City vs Everton F.C Stats | Leicester City | Everton F.C. |
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Fouls | 12 | 11 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
Leicester City vs Everton F.C Timeline
- 12’ Goal: Everton take the lead! Iliman Ndiaye slots home with a precise finish, assisted by Ashley Young.
- 35’ Save: Mavididi’s cross almost sneaks in, but Pickford keeps it out.
- 65’ Save: Hermansen denies Calvert-Lewin’s shot across goal.
- 73’ Goal: Stephy Mavididi equalizes for Leicester City after Everton’s failure to clear a corner.
- 90’ Full-Time: Leicester City 1, Everton F.C. 1.
Leicester City vs Everton F.C Impact on Points Table
After this draw, Everton F.C. move up to 19th on goal difference, while Leicester City hold 15th place. Both teams remain in search of their first win of the 2024-25 season.
Leicester City vs Everton F.C Player Achievements and Man of the Match
Stephy Mavididi was voted the Man of the Match for his equalizing goal and his persistent attacking threat throughout the game.
The 1-1 draw between Leicester City and Everton F.C. leaves both teams still searching for their first Premier League victory of the season. Everton’s early goal by Iliman Ndiaye set the tone, but Stephy Mavididi’s second-half equalizer earned Leicester a valuable point. Both sides will be looking to improve as the season progresses, but this result does little to alleviate their current struggles in the Premier League standings.
