Everton F.C. vs Arsenal F.C.: 2-0 Result, Highlights & H2H

Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Everton on March 14, 2026 produced the latest unforgettable chapter in a rivalry that began in 1905. A late winner from Max Dowman in the 97th minute made the Arsenal teenager the youngest scorer in Premier League history.

Final Score: Arsenal 2-0 Everton · Man of the Match: Max Dowman · Date: 14 Mar 2026 · Youngest Scorer: Max Dowman (Premier League history) · Competition: Premier League

Who was the man of the match Arsenal – Everton?

Max Dowman did not need long to announce himself. The Arsenal teenager came on as a substitute and, with virtually the last kick of the game, found the net in the 97th minute—assisted by Gabriel Martinelli—to seal a 2-0 win and claim Player of the Match honours. According to ESPN’s match report, the goal was more than a match-winner: it made Dowman the youngest scorer in Premier League history. FotMob’s coverage confirms he “makes Premier League history in dramatic victory.”

Max Dowman’s performance

Dowman’s impact was compressed into a handful of minutes. The assist from Martinelli came from a swift counter-attack that caught Everton stretching their defensive shape in search of a leveller. The finish was composed for a player so young—clinical when most others would have rushed. Arsenal’s 21-7-3 record (70 points) after the win shows the result slotted into a season where they’ve been consistent title contenders, per ESPN’s league table data.

Key contributions

• Gyökeres: 89th-minute opener—his second goal against Everton in the 2025-26 season
• Dowman: 97th-minute winner, youngest Premier League scorer ever
• Martinelli: Assist on the decisive goal

What this means: Everton’s resistance held for 88 minutes against one of the division’s most potent attacks, but the visitors ultimately could not contain Arsenal’s late surge. For Arsenal, the result reinforced their status as title contenders. For Everton, it was a familiar story—close but ultimately unrewarding against their London rivals.

What are the results of Everton FC vs Arsenal FC?

Arsenal’s 2-0 win on March 14, 2026 is the latest chapter in a rivalry that began in 1905, when Everton claimed a 1-0 victory in the clubs’ first-ever meeting. The overall record across 227 encounters shows Arsenal with 114 wins to Everton’s 65, with 48 draws, per Sports Mole’s head-to-head archive. That is a commanding lead, and the gap has widened rather than narrowed in recent decades.

Recent match Arsenal 2-0 Everton

The March 2026 match was tight through 88 minutes. Everton, sitting 12th with 43 points, created the better chances before Gyökeres struck. The shot count of 25-9 in Arsenal’s favour tells only part of the story—the xG figures of 2.67-1.00 (according to FootyStats’ detailed breakdown) reflect Arsenal’s dominance in expected goals despite Everton’s spells of pressure. The 65%-35% possession split further illustrates how Arsenal controlled the game once they went ahead.

Earlier in the season, on December 20, 2025, Arsenal had won 1-0 at Everton’s home ground, with Gyökeres converting a 27th-minute penalty. Sky Sports recorded the attendance at 52,513 at what the report calls the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Head-to-head record

In Premier League meetings specifically, Arsenal hold a 21-7-5 advantage in 33 matches, according to SoccerPunter’s league-specific data. Their 104 top-flight wins against Everton represent the most any club has achieved against a single opponent in English football history—a record noted by Sports Mole’s analysis.

Everton’s last victory at Arsenal’s home came via a Bernd Leno own goal—a result so rare it stands out as an anomaly rather than a pattern. On current form, Arsenal have won 5-1, 5-1, and 2-0 in their last three home meetings with Everton.

What is the prediction for Everton FC vs Arsenal FC?

Pre-match predictions heavily favoured Arsenal, and the result confirmed the odds. The table below shows how the two clubs have compared in the 2025-26 Premier League season.

Pre-match analysis

Arsenal entered the match in second place, pushing hard for the title. Everton arrived in mid-table—safe from relegation but with little to play for beyond pride and positioning. The 12-7-11 record (43 points) placed them well below the European qualification spots, per ESPN’s season data. The form guide suggested a comfortable Arsenal win, but Everton’s resilience in the first half-hour proved predictions somewhat generous.

Key factors

• Home advantage: Arsenal have won 26 of their last 29 home meetings with Everton
• Scoring form: Gyökeres had 12 league goals heading into the match
• Season context: Both clubs have had disrupted campaigns with European commitments
• History: Arsenal’s 114 wins in this fixture sets psychological pressure on visitors

Why was Arsenal not given penalties?

One talking point from the March 14 match was the penalty incidents. According to match highlights on YouTube, Everton created the better chances before Gyökeres’ 89th-minute goal—but the narrative around penalty calls adds another layer to the fixture’s reputation for controversy.

Penalty controversy

Neither club has a particularly clean record when it comes to penalty awards in this fixture. The March 2026 match had at least one incident where Everton felt they had a strong case, though the officials did not award a spot kick. For Arsenal, the absence of a penalty—despite dominating territory—added to the sense that they were being made to work harder than the scoreline implied.

The xG differential (2.67-1.00) suggests Arsenal created significantly more danger than the scoreline reflects, but the same metric indicates Everton had their moments. The 25-9 shot count in Arsenal’s favour shows one side was far more active, yet Everton managed to make the most of their limited forays forward until late in the game.

Missed opportunities

What this means: Both clubs have reasons to feel hard done by in this fixture over the years—Everton through historic decisions that went against them, Arsenal through moments where their dominance was not converted into goals. The March 2026 match fits that pattern.

What are Arsenal vs Everton last 10 games?

Looking at the last 10 Premier League meetings provides a snapshot of how this fixture has evolved. Arsenal have won seven of those encounters, Everton two, with one draw.

Recent H2H

The most recent results in the sequence include the December 2025 1-0 Arsenal win, the March 2026 2-0 victory, and earlier wins for both sides. The 2023-24 season saw Arsenal win both legs (1-0 at Goodison Park, 2-1 at the Emirates). In 2022, Arsenal ran out 5-1 winners on two separate occasions, per 11v11’s match archive.

AiScore’s data on recent form shows Everton have averaged 1.4 goals per match in their last five head-to-head meetings—suggesting they are not without threat—but the win-loss record still favours Arsenal by a significant margin.

Historical wins

Everton’s notable victories in this fixture include a 2-1 home win on December 13, 2016, a 1-0 home win on April 7, 2019, and a 3-1 Division One win on September 18, 1965, per 11v11’s records. Those results stand out precisely because they are exceptions rather than the rule.

The pattern: Everton have not won at Arsenal since before the current millennium in terms of competitive regularity. Their best chance—a 2-1 home win in 2016—came at Goodison Park, where the dynamics shift. At the Emirates, Arsenal have been nearly impenetrable. For those interested in the broader context of European football, you can find the Mestarien liigan taulukko 2025-2026 here. Mestarien liigan taulukko 2025-2026

Head-to-head comparison

Five different records paint the picture of this fixture, and none of them are particularly close.

What this means: No club in English football history has beaten a single opponent as many times as Arsenal have beaten Everton. The 104 top-flight wins—a record cited by Sports Mole’s statistical analysis—reflects not just current quality but decades of consistent performance.

Timeline

• 1905: Everton win the inaugural meeting 1-0
• Sep 18, 1965: Everton 3-1 Arsenal (Division One)
• Dec 13, 2016: Everton 2-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
• Feb 3, 2018: Arsenal 5-1 Everton (Premier League)
• Apr 7, 2019: Everton 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)
• May 22, 2022: Arsenal 5-1 Everton (Premier League)
• Dec 20, 2025: Everton 0-1 Arsenal (Gyökeres penalty, 27′)
• Mar 14, 2026: Arsenal 2-0 Everton (Gyökeres 89′, Dowman 90+7′)

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What they’re saying

“Arsenal claimed a late 2-0 win against Everton thanks to two moments of brilliance from Max Dowman.”

— ESPN match report

“Two late goals consigned Everton to a cruel defeat… could easily have gone the Blues’ way.”

— YouTube match highlights

“Arsenal’s 104 league successes are the most that any team has achieved over a particular opponent in the English top flight.”

— Sports Mole analysis

The pattern from match coverage is consistent: Dowman’s moment was the headline, but the performance had wider implications for both clubs’ seasons.