Thursday , 2 July 2026

Everton FC vs Manchester City FC, FA Cup 2020-21 QUARTER FINALS

FA Cup · 2020-21
Everton FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Manchester City FC
Sat 20 Mar 2021 · 17:30 UTC Goodison Park HT 45+4' · FT 45+7'
Allan 23' Y
Y 57' Fernandinho
Andre Gomes 75' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Everton FC vs Manchester City FC — FA Cup at Goodison Park.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Referee Mike Dean
  • Referee Lee Betts
  • Referee Andre Marriner
  • Referee Michael Oliver

Head-to-Head

3
14
Everton FC 17 games · Avg 3.0 goals Manchester City FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-20 Everton FC 0–2 Manchester City FC 2021-02-17 Everton FC 1–3 Manchester City FC 2020-01-01 Manchester City FC 2–1 Everton FC 2019-09-28 Everton FC 1–3 Manchester City FC 2019-02-06 Everton FC 0–2 Manchester City FC

Recent Form

Everton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Mar Manchester City FC H 0–2 L
13 Mar Burnley FC H 1–2 L
08 Mar Chelsea FC A 0–2 L
04 Mar West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–0 W
01 Mar Southampton FC H 1–0 W
20 Feb Liverpool FC A 2–0 W
Manchester City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Mar Everton FC A 2–0 W
16 Mar Borussia Monchengladbach H 2–0 W
13 Mar Fulham FC A 3–0 W
10 Mar Southampton FC H 5–2 W
07 Mar Manchester United FC H 0–2 L
02 Mar Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 4–1 W

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Everton FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Manchester City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Manchester City FC
Antoine Semenyo 3 G 2 A
Erling Haaland 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Everton FC and Manchester City FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Manchester City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andre Gomes, as he is very good at scoring at Goodison Park with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 20' Everton FC have won 362 goals from 319 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 23' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Allan on 23 minutes.
  • 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 38' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Seamus Coleman suffering a number of foals already.
  • 43' Manchester City FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 53' Manchester City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 57' Fernandinho catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 57.
  • 62' A quiet spell here at Goodison Park. Manchester City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 64' The Manchester City FC manager makes a substitution. Bernardo Silva departs to be replaced by Riyad Mahrez.
  • 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. Everton FC and Manchester City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 74' USA international Zack Steffen has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Andre Gomes on 75 minutes.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Manchester City FC team. Raheem Sterling is replaced by Kevin De Bruyne on 80 minute.
  • 84' What composure from Ilkay Gundogan! The Germany international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 87' Fresh legs for Everton FC! Alex Iwobi comes on to replace Mason Holgate.
  • 90' Kevin De Bruyne has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Rodri is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ilkay Gundogan at the 90 minute mark.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Everton FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlo Ancelotti

Manchester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pep Guardiola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gabriel Jesus 7
Erling Haaland 5
Bernardo Silva 4
Phil Foden 4
Raheem Sterling 3
Ilkay Gundogan 3
Kevin De Bruyne 3
Sergio Aguero 2

Head to Head

2021-03-20 Everton FC 0–2 Manchester City FC 2021-02-17 Everton FC 1–3 Manchester City FC 2020-01-01 Manchester City FC 2–1 Everton FC 2019-09-28 Everton FC 1–3 Manchester City FC 2019-02-06 Everton FC 0–2 Manchester City FC

Everton FC Form

2021-03-20 Everton FC 0–2 Manchester City FC L 2021-03-13 Everton FC 1–2 Burnley FC L 2021-03-08 Chelsea FC 2–0 Everton FC L 2021-03-04 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–1 Everton FC W 2021-03-01 Everton FC 1–0 Southampton FC W 2021-02-20 Liverpool FC 0–2 Everton FC W

Manchester City FC Form

2021-03-20 Everton FC 0–2 Manchester City FC W 2021-03-16 Manchester City FC 2–0 Borussia Monchengladbach W 2021-03-13 Fulham FC 0–3 Manchester City FC W 2021-03-10 Manchester City FC 5–2 Southampton FC W 2021-03-07 Manchester City FC 0–2 Manchester United FC L 2021-03-02 Manchester City FC 4–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.86 Everton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64 Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Everton FC21% Draw27% Manchester City FC52%
Actual: Manchester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Everton FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Manchester City FC
79%
Everton FC or Manchester City FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Everton FC15% Draw47% Manchester City FC38%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.5%
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
10.2%
1 – 2
9.2%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 3
5.8%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4%
2 – 0
2.9%
0 – 4
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Everton FC

Handicap Everton FC covers Push Manchester City FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 12% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 46% — 54%
+1 46% 24% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 17% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Everton FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.