Everton v Liverpool LIVE: Van Dijk snatches last-gasp victory for Reds in thrilling derby

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All over - heartbreak for Everton but Virgil van Dijk has snatched a Merseyside derby victory right at the death(Getty)Luke Baker19 April 2026 16:04Everton 1-2 Liverpool, 90+11 minsJames Garner lunges in and earns a yellow card for the foul. I’m not sure Liverpool are really playing for the point but Everton are certainly eyeing all three.The Reds patiently probe in the Toffees half but Ngumoha’s pass is errant and the hosts clear(Reuters)Luke Baker19 April 2026 15:56Everton 1-1 Liverpool, 90+3 minsFrimpong runs at Mykolenko and Garner, ending up sandwiched between the two.

Luke Baker19 April 2026 15:54Everton 1-1 Liverpool, 89 minsGeorge’s header drifts out harmlessly for a goal-kick. Will we get a winner?There will be 11 minutes of injury time to do so!Luke Baker19 April 2026 15:49Everton 1-1 Liverpool, 86 minsBranthwaite looks devastated as he’s taken off on the stretcher.

He’s going to be stretchered off as Michael Keane comes on.Luke Baker19 April 2026 15:45Everton 1-1 Liverpool, 80 minsChelsea loanee Tyrique George comes on for Everton as Dwight McNeil jogs off. Can he find that one moment to decide this game?Luke Baker19 April 2026 15:39Everton 1-1 Liverpool, 77 minsPenalty appeals from Everton as Dewsbury-Hall bursts into the box and is muscled off the ball by Konate but there’s absolutely nothing in it.