Pickford And Garner Get 8.5 | Everton Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Brighton | OneFootball

Everton entertained Brighton and Hove Albion at the Hill Dickinson Stadium earlier today as they looked to start with a win in their new home ground. The Toffees made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 23rd minute when Iliman Ndiaye scored from close range. David Moyes’ men controlled the game and went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.

James Garner doubled Everton’s advantage with a stunning strike in the 52nd minute as the Toffees cruised to an impressive 2-0 win in front of their home fans.

Let’s take a look at how each Everton player fared during the match against Brighton.

Pickford made a few solid saves at the back and even managed to deny Danny Welbeck from the penalty spot.

RB: Jake O’Brien – 7/10

He was solid at the back and won his fair share of aerial duels.

CB: James Tarkowski – 6.5/10

Tarkowski put his foot through the ball when he could, but made some poor errors at the back which went unpunished.

CB: Michael Keane – 7.5/10

The English talent was a solid presence on the defensive end of the pitch and did enough to keep a clean sheet.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 24: Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye of Everton celebrate following the team’s victory in the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 24, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

LB: James Garner – 8.5/10

He made a lot of crucial clearances inside his half and got his name on the scoresheet with a great strike early in the second half.

CM: Tim Iroegbunam – 7.5/10

Iroegbunam anchored the midfield with conviction and was good on the ball.

CM: Idrissa Gueye – 7/10

He offered decent protection for his teammates at the back.

RW: Iliman Ndiaye – 8/10

Ndiaye made some dangerous runs with the ball and did well to score in the 23rd minute.

CAM: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7/10

He was a constant menace in the final third but failed to register a goal.

LW: Jack Grealish – 8/10

Grealish caused a lot of headaches for the opposition defenders, but there was no goal for him.

ST: Theirno Barry – 6.5/10

He was a real handful for the Brighton defenders but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

Substitutes:

ST: Beto – 6/10

He was toothless in the final third.

CAM: Carlos Alcaraz – 6.5/10

Alcaraz made one good run with the ball.

LW: Dwight McNeil – 6/10

He failed to find the back of the net.