Everton and West Ham United struggled to generate clear-cut opportunities, and the first half ended without a goal. Beto fell down under pressure from West Ham defenders, and Everton was awarded a penalty soon before halftime, which was a crucial moment. Replays showed little contact, though, so the judgment was reversed following a VAR review.

In the 67th minute, West Ham broke the tie. The visitors took the lead when Jarrod Bowen moved down the right flank and passed to Tomáš Souček, who turned inside the box and sent a low shot with precision into the bottom-right corner. In stoppage time, Everton's persistent efforts to equalize were rewarded. Right-back Jake O'Brien was set up to score from close range after Idrissa Gueye volleyed a ball into the six-yard box in the 91st minute. With a better goal differential, the tie puts Everton two spots above West Ham and over Manchester United, who play on Sunday, in 14th position.