Everton Triumphs Over Brighton in First Match at New EPL Stadium

The match of the second round of the English Premier League between Everton and Brighton has concluded. The teams faced off at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, England, with Stuart Attwell serving as the main referee. The home team secured a victory with a score of 2-0.

Iliman Ndiaye, a forward, opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. In the 53rd minute, James Garner, a midfielder for Everton, doubled the advantage for his side. Later, in the 77th minute, Brighton striker Danny Welbeck missed a penalty.

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This match against Brighton marked Everton’s first at their new home stadium, which has a capacity of 52,769 spectators.

With three points after two matches, Everton is currently in eighth place in the Premier League standings, while Brighton has earned one point and sits in 17th position.