Everton host Liverpool today in, perhaps, the most important Merseyside derby in recent seasons.
Both Everton and Liverpool go into the Premier League showdown hoping to bolster their respective hopes of European qualification.
The Reds, who crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday night following a 4-0 aggregate defeat to holders Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-final, a re in a good place to ensure they are back in the competition next season.
Last week’s 2-0 win over Fulham tightened their grip on fifth place - which will be enough for Champions League qualification - but will have Manchester United and Aston Villa in their sights.
Everton, meanwhile, realistically need a win to remain in Champions League contention.
That said, David Moyes’ side will still be in the hunt for a Conference League spot regardless of the outcome of hosting a Merseyside derby for the first time in their new stadium.
Everton vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off today, Sunday, April 19, 2026.
The match will take place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Where to watch Everton vs Liverpool
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports.
Coverage starts at 1pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport ’s live blog.
Jack Grealish misses out, but the Toffees are almost at full strength for the Merseyside derby.
As for Liverpool, Hugo Ekitike’s season is over after it was confirmed the Frenchman suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final defeat to PSG .
With Ekitike sidelined, the door is open for one of Mohamed Salah or Cody Gakpo to start in attack but it remains to be seen if Alexander Isak leads the line or is used as a substitute with his minutes being managed carefully.
Alisson Becker is expected to remain sidelined, along with Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Wataru Endo.
Everton vs Liverpool prediction
Form always goes out of the window when it comes to a derby and that will be the case for this encounter.
Liverpool have a buffer in fifth following that win over Fulham but know that a strong end to the season should see them finish much higher up in the table.
Everton, though, have European ambitions themselves and will want to mark the first-ever Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in style.
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