- David Moyes returns to the derby aiming for a historic inaugural victory.
- A new era begins at Hill Dickinson with European football within reach.
- Everton’s defensive resilience offers hope against a wounded Liverpool.
David Moyes has managed 45 matches against Liverpool across his Premier League career. The numbers, on the surface, do not make for easy reading: six wins, 11 draws and 28 defeats.
But when you separate his record with Everton from his spells at other clubs, a different picture emerges. This one offers genuine encouragement ahead of Sunday’s historic Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Moyes’ Everton record vs Liverpool: far from disastrous
In 25 derbies as Everton manager, Moyes has won four, drawn 13 and lost only eight. That is a defeat rate of just 32 per cent, significantly better than his overall record against the Reds. His Everton sides have scored 19 goals and conceded 34 in those matches.
More importantly, they have rarely been blown away. The draws (13) outnumber the losses, but they tell you the resilience Moyes has always instilled in his teams against Liverpool.
The last home derby under Moyes, back in February 2025, ended 2‑2. Everton fought back twice to earn a point at Goodison Park. The game sent the Everton fans into massive celebrations as Tarkowski scored a late leveller. That spirit remains evident in the current squad, who came from behind twice at Brentford last weekend to snatch a 2‑2 draw.
A famous victory to remember for David Moyes
The last time David Moyes actually beat Liverpool at home was 17 October 2011. Everton had not won a Premier League match at Goodison Park that season. Liverpool arrived as favourites. But goals from Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta either side of half‑time secured a famous 2‑0 victory that kick‑started Everton’s campaign.
Sunday will be the first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The atmosphere will be electric. And while Moyes’ overall managerial record stands at 194 wins, 138 draws and 146 losses from 478 matches, his specific record against Liverpool with Everton suggests he knows exactly how to make life difficult for the reigning champions.
Liverpool arrive wounded, missing key players including Hugo Ekitike, Alisson Becker and Wataru Endo. Everton have won three of their last four league games and are level on points with Brentford, just five points off the Champions League places. The stage is set. Any result against Liverpool would significantly close the gap.
Moyes has waited 15 years for another home derby win. On Sunday, at a brand new stadium, with European football in sight, he might just get it. The numbers say it is possible but more than the numbers, football is a game played on the day. You can’t rule out anyone out. The fans will believe it is time and ready to get behind the team at the Hill Dickinson stadium
