Everton survived with nine players to secure a 1-1 draw against Wolves at Hill Dickinson Stadium, despite late pressure. Michael Keane and Jack Grealish were both dismissed, yet Wolves could not force a winner. The result extended Wolves' mini-revival, while Everton avoided a damaging home defeat.
The contest ended with a notable statistic for the Premier League record books. It was the ninth occasion that Everton had two players sent off in a single Premier League match, more than any other club. That disciplinary record framed a dramatic finish to an otherwise tight encounter.
Everton started strongly and went ahead in the 17th minute through Keane. James Tarkowski recycled James Garner’s deep free-kick, and Tim Iroegbunam’s driven effort was
diverted by Keane into the top corner. The defender almost added a second soon after, heading another Garner set-piece against the frame.
Wolves struggled early but stayed competitive and later benefited from key substitutions. Jorgen Strand Larsen, reportedly attracting interest from several Premier League rivals, entered from the bench in the 67th minute. Within two minutes, the Norway international released Mateus Mane, who finished calmly past Jordan Pickford to level the Everton vs Wolves Premier League clash.
The match then spiralled into chaos as Everton’s discipline collapsed. Keane was dismissed for violent conduct after a VAR review, with officials judging that Keane pulled Tolu Arokodare’s hair. Seven minutes later, Grealish followed, receiving a red card for sarcastically applauding referee Thomas Kirk, leaving Everton down to nine players.
With a two-player advantage, Wolves pressed for a decisive goal during the closing stages. Hugo Bueno almost completed the turnaround deep in stoppage time with a curling long-range strike. Pickford produced an excellent reflex stop to turn the effort away, ensuring the Everton vs Wolves Premier League meeting finished level.
9 - Tonight is the ninth time that Everton have been given two red cards in a Premier League game - the most of any side. Discipline. pic.twitter.com/jncOXOXRtjOptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 7, 2026
Keane’s night was historically unusual even by Everton standards. The defender became only the fourth Everton player to score and be sent off in the same Premier League match. Keane joined Vinny Samways, Tim Cahill and Diniyar Bilyaletdinov on that specific list for the club.
| Player | Opponent | Month and Year |
|---|---|---|
| Vinny Samways | Leicester City | March 1995 |
| Tim Cahill | Manchester City | September 2004 |
| Diniyar Bilyaletdinov | Aston Villa | October 2009 |
| Michael Keane | Wolves | January 2026 |
For Wolves, the draw continued an improving sequence in the Premier League. Wolves are now unbeaten in three league fixtures, with one win and two draws. They have collected five points in this spell, compared with only three points from the previous 22 matches.
Mane achieved a personal landmark during the Everton vs Wolves Premier League encounter. Aged 18 years and 113 days, Mane became the youngest Wolves player to score in consecutive Premier League games for the club. That record added a positive note for Wolves, despite missing the chance to claim all three points.
