Everton were held to a 1-1 draw by Wolves in a chaotic encounter that saw Michael Keane and Jack Grealish sent off late in the game.
The Toffees took the lead in the 17th minute when Keane capitalised on a loose ball to score his third Premier League goal of the season. Everton dominated for much of the first half but were unable to extend their advantage.
Wolves, bottom of the table but showing renewed resilience under Rob Edwards, equalised 21 minutes from time. Teenager Mateus Mané, who scored in the previous league win over West Ham, ran onto a Jorgen Strand Larsen pass and finished calmly past Jordan Pickford.
The match erupted in the final stages. Keane was sent off for an aerial challenge on Tolu Arokodare after a VAR review, and minutes later Grealish received a second yellow card for dissent, leaving Everton to see out the closing moments with nine men.
Despite Wolves’ late pressure, including a long-range effort from Hugo Bueno that was brilliantly saved by Pickford, neither side could find a winner.
The draw maintains Wolves’ recent momentum, giving them five points from their last three matches, while Everton remain in contention for European qualification but will be without Keane for three games and Grealish for one.
Incidents: The story of the match
Missed opportunity. Tim Iroegbunam from Everton takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area but sends it over the crossbar.
Missed opportunity. Tim Iroegbunam from Everton attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.
Everton takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Michael Keane scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball into the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Tim Iroegbunam.
GOAL Everton: Michael Keane (Everton) scores!
Michael Keane scores goal number 3 in the competition (19 matches)
Missed opportunity. Vitalii Mykolenko of Everton took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Tim Iroegbunam.
Opportunity wasted. Hugo Bueno from Wolverhampton Wanderers attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Missed opportunity. Vitalii Mykolenko from Everton attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Missed opportunity! Hwang Hee-Chan from Wolverhampton Wanderers took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Tolu Arokodare.
Missed opportunity. Mateus Mané from Wolverhampton Wanderers attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right. The assist came from Hwang Hee-Chan during a quick counterattack.
Missed opportunity. Jack Grealish from Everton took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the right.
Opportunity wasted! Yerson Mosquera of Wolverhampton Wanderers attempted a header from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Hugo Bueno following a corner.
Missed opportunity! Jack Grealish from Everton took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Tim Iroegbunam following a corner kick.
GOAL Wolverhampton: Mateus Mané (Wolverhampton) scores!
Mateus Mané scores goal number 2 in the competition (10 matches)
It’s now Everton 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1. Mateus Mané from Wolverhampton Wanderers scores with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom right corner of the net. The assist came from Jørgen Strand Larsen.
Red Card for Michael Keane (Everton)
Michael Keane has now picked up 0 red in the competition (19 matches)
Missed opportunity. Mateus Mané from Wolverhampton Wanderers attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar and to the right.
Red Card for Jack Grealish (Everton)
Jack Grealish has now picked up 0 red in the competition (19 matches)
Opportunity wasted. Tolu Arokodare of Wolverhampton Wanderers headed the ball from the center of the penalty area but failed to score. The chance was set up by Hugo Bueno, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
The referee whistles for the end of the match
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