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This video can not be played Everton beat Burnley to secure first home win of 2026 At a glance James Tarkowski opens the scoring with thumping header in the first half at Hill Dickinson Stadium Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's dinked effort seals victory in second half Burnley fail to register a shot on target until the 79th minute PLAYER RATER Everton boosted their hopes of qualifying for Europe as they beat Burnley to earn a first home win in the Premier League for nearly three months. Defender James Tarkowski opened the scoring with a thumping header in the 32nd minute, before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a second on the hour mark with a delicate dink over Martin Dubravka. The Blues - who last celebrated a win at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 6 December - defeated the relegation-threatened Clarets to move within a point of seventh-placed Brentford. It was the 18th defeat of the Premier League season for Burnley, leaving them eight points from safety with nine games remaining. After a low-key opening 32 minutes on Merseyside, Tarkowski broke the deadlock against his former club when he climbed highest to power home James Garner's in-swinging set-piece from close range. It was the first time the England international had been on the scoresheet since his stunning, last-gasp equaliser in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park 13 months ago. The home side nearly doubled the lead in stoppage time when Jarrad Branthwaite's header was saved by Dubravka after another delightful free-kick delivery from Garner. Everton started the second half brightly and had a second within 15 minutes as Iliman Ndiaye - who had seen an effort ruled out for offside a couple of minutes earlier - slipped the ball through for Dewsbury-Hall to net his sixth Premier League goal of the season. Idrissa Gueye came close to adding a third in the final 20 minutes but his curling effort from outside the box smashed the top of the crossbar. After scoring three times in defeat against Brentford on Saturday, it took the visitors - who were without top scorer Zian Flemming - until the 79th minute to muster a shot on target. This video can not be played Moyes wants players to believe Europe is in reach When Ndiaye was substituted in stoppage with his side 2-0 up, he took a moment to soak it all in. The forward signed merchandise, shook hands and applauded supporters as he made his way around the perimeter of the pitch to the sound of a standing ovation from an exuberant Hill Dickinson crowd. It was a moment he and his team-mates had waited nearly three months for. The Senegal international - as has so often been the case this season - was among the standout performers as the Blues strengthened their push for European qualification with a first home victory in 87 days. The transition since leaving Goodison Park - their home of 133 years - has been a difficult one. But heading into Tuesday's contest with just four wins from 14 games at their new home was not good enough. It was a record that threatened to undermine the progress made in a campaign that - after reaching the 40-point mark in 28 games for only the second time in nine seasons - has the potential to be a memorable one. But that promise will only be realised if Everton can settle into life on Liverpool's Waterfront and banish their recent home struggles. On the evidence of Tuesday night’s performance, Ndiaye has made himself at home. Now Everton must follow his lead. This video can not be played 'We didn't look a threat' - Parker disappointed with Burnley performance After Burnley fought back from 3-0 down against Brentford on Saturday, only to lose 4-3, it felt as though the wind had finally been taken out of their fight for survival. Draws with Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea, along with a win against Crystal Palace, had suggest Scott Parker's side were still in the battle to retain their Premier League status. But four days after ending up on the wrong side of a seven-goal thriller, the Clarets looked physically and mentally drained from the first whistle at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton - who had not won at home since 6 December - secured the points without ever needing to move out of second gear. Burnley's lack of attacking threat without Flemming was particularly concerning and does not bode well if the Dutchman remains sidelined for any significant period of time. That it took until the 79th minute to register a shot on target - a tame effort from Jaidon Anthony - told the story of a side running on empty. Everton are next in action in the Premier League on 14 March (17: 30 GMT) when they visit Arsenal. Burnley host Bournemouth at Turf Moor on 14 March (15: 00 GMT). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 3rd March 2026 at 22: 10 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: David Moyes Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Scott Parker Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: David Moyes Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Scott Parker Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Everton Everton Burnley Burnley High chance of scoring Medium chance of scoring Low chance of scoring Dominant period Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute. Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute. 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Burnley have won three of their last 21 away games against Everton in all competitions (D3 L15), all top-flight wins in 1975-76, 2017-18, and 2020-21. Everton have failed to win any of their four Premier League games against newly promoted sides so far this season (D3 L1). Only once has David Moyes had a longer winless run against promoted teams as Toffees boss, going five without a victory between March and November 2010. Everton are winless in their last six Premier League home games (D2 L4), last going longer without a home win in October 1998 (9). The Toffees have lost their last two at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but haven’t lost three home league matches in a row since September 2023 (a run of 4). Burnley have come from behind to avoid defeat in three of their last four away league games (W1 D2 L1). Indeed, only in 2018-19 have they recovered more points from losing positions on the road in a Premier League season (7) than they have in 2025-26 (6). Since the start of September, just five of Everton’s 14 home goals in the Premier League have come from open play (3x corner, 2x free-kick, 2x throw, 2x penalty). This is the fewest open play home goals of any side in the competition in this time. Burnley have scored more Premier League goals when losing than any other side in the Premier League this season (21), with all three of their strikes against Brentford last time out coming when they were behind. After scoring in none of his first 14 Premier League appearances for Everton, Thierno Barry has now scored six in his last 14. His winner against Newcastle last time out was his first goal from the bench in the competition. The previous three Premier League meetings between Everton’s David Moyes and Burnley’s Scott Parker have seen just one goal scored. Both of the last two have ended 0-0 – only two managerial match-ups have had three consecutive goalless draws in the competition: George Graham vs Gerry Francis (Arsenal v QPR, 1992-1994) and Brian Little vs Alex Ferguson (Aston Villa v Man Utd, 1996-1997). Zian Flemming has scored six of Burnley’s 17 away goals in the Premier League this season; only Chris Wood in 2020-21 has ever scored more on the road in a single campaign for the Clarets (7). Attempt saved. Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Martin Dúbravka (Burnley). Assisted by James Garner with a cross. Vitalii Mykolenko (Everton) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Florentino (Burnley). Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. Foul by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton). Lyle Foster (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley). Attempt missed. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by James Garner following a set piece situation. Beto (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Bashir Humphreys (Burnley). Foul by Idrissa Gueye (Everton). Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Iliman Ndiaye (Everton). Bashir Humphreys (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal! Everton 1, Burnley 0. James Tarkowski (Everton) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by James Garner with a cross following a set piece situation. Dwight Mc Neil (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley). Foul by James Tarkowski (Everton). Martin Dúbravka (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.