Frank Lampard returns to Everton on Friday night, although this time he won’t be the one explaining why the Toffees have dropped points.

The former Everton manager brings his Coventry City side to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the opening fixture of Premier League Matchweek 10, with both clubs enjoying a considerably better week than some of their early-season performances suggested was possible.

David Moyes has overseen back-to-back victories against Newcastle United, first knocking the Magpies out of the EFL Cup with a 3-1 win before returning to St James’ Park on Monday and collecting another three points.

That latest victory moved Everton into seventh place with 13 points from nine matches, just two behind fifth-placed Liverpool. Not a bad position for a club whose summer transfer business hardly had supporters queuing outside the stadium to celebrate.

Coventry’s recovery has been equally interesting.

The Sky Blues lost their opening four Premier League matches without scoring, and Lampard’s return to the top flight was beginning to resemble the sort of managerial appointment that keeps Championship clubs busy in January.

But three victories in their last five league matches have changed the picture considerably.

Wins against Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Sunderland have lifted Coventry to 16th, with last weekend’s 3-1 victory over the Black Cats providing further evidence that Lampard’s side are finally finding their feet.

There’s also an intriguing historical detail. Coventry have lost just three of their previous 18 Premier League meetings with Everton, despite the clubs spending more than two decades in different divisions.

Everton’s recent improvement makes them favourites, but Coventry have enough momentum to make this more competitive than the league positions might suggest.

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Everton to win

Everton’s two victories over Newcastle have provided a welcome response to consecutive Premier League defeats against Chelsea and Arsenal.

Moyes’s side have won three, drawn four and lost two of their opening nine league matches. Their attacking output hasn’t been spectacular, but they’ve generally remained competitive and difficult to beat.

Coventry deserve credit for winning three of their last five league fixtures, although two of those victories came at home against Newcastle and Sunderland. Everton should provide a different challenge at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The hosts have the stronger defensive unit, more Premier League experience and a proven goalscorer in Thierno Barry, who has scored four times in the competition.

It may not be comfortable, but Everton look capable of making home advantage count.

Under 3.5 total goals

Everton haven’t exactly been producing football for supporters who enjoy watching goals fly in at both ends.

Seven of their opening nine Premier League matches have finished with fewer than three goals, while their league fixtures have averaged just two goals per game.

The Toffees have also scored more than once in only one of their last six league outings. Even their recent victories over Newcastle were built around defensive discipline rather than overwhelming attacking performances.

Coventry have produced some entertaining results recently, including their 4-1 win over Newcastle and 3-1 victory against Sunderland, but Everton’s ability to control the tempo should make this a more restrained contest.

A tight match with two or three goals looks more likely than a particularly open encounter.

Thierno Barry anytime goalscorer

Thierno Barry has become an increasingly important figure in Everton’s attack, scoring four Premier League goals and eight across his first 12 appearances in all competitions this season.

The French striker scored the winner against Newcastle on Monday, continuing an encouraging run in front of goal.

His physical presence also gives Everton a useful option against a Coventry defence that could be missing several players.

Aurele Amenda and Luke Woolfenden are sidelined, while Bobby Thomas is facing a late fitness assessment. Those absences could leave Lampard short of options in central defence.

Barry has been responsible for a significant proportion of Everton’s attacking output, and with the hosts expected to create opportunities, he looks an interesting goalscorer selection.

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How to watch Everton vs Coventry

• Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
• Kick-off: 8:00 pm GMT
• Competition: Premier League, Matchweek 10
• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
• UK TV: Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event
• UK streaming: Sky Go and NOW, subject to subscription
• USA: NBC/Peacock listings indicate coverage; check the final platform schedule
• Canada: Fubo’s Premier League coverage; check local listings

Everton predicted lineup and team news

Everton predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Armstrong; George, Dewsbury-Hall, Rohl; Barry.

David Moyes has no major fresh injury concerns, giving him the opportunity to name an unchanged starting XI following Monday’s 1-0 victory over Newcastle.

Jack Grealish remains the main uncertainty. The Manchester City loanee has missed Everton’s recent matches, including the EFL Cup victory over Newcastle for disciplinary reasons, and his availability is yet to be confirmed.

Thierno Barry is expected to lead the attack after scoring the winner at St James’ Park. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall should continue in the number 10 role, with James Garner and Harrison Armstrong providing the midfield platform.

Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski are expected to form the central defensive partnership, with Jordan Pickford retaining his place in goal.

Coventry predicted lineup and team news

Coventry predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rushworth; Van Ewijk, Thomas, Pinnock, Dasilva; Torp, Yirenkyi; Sakamoto, Rudoni, Gboho; Awoniyi.

Frank Lampard has several injury concerns ahead of his return to Everton.

Aurele Amenda is sidelined with a calf problem, while Haji Wright, Josh Eccles and Luke Woolfenden are also unavailable. Bobby Thomas and Frank Onyeka face late fitness assessments.

Thomas could retain his place in central defence if passed fit, although young defender Jassem Mfuni is an alternative.

Jack Rudoni should continue behind Taiwo Awoniyi after an encouraging start to the season. The midfielder has been one of Coventry’s most productive attacking players, while Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Yann Gboho offer pace and creativity in wide areas.

Lampard may be reluctant to make major changes after the 3-1 victory over Sunderland, particularly with Coventry having had almost a full week to prepare.

Everton vs Coventry stats

• Everton are seventh in the Premier League with 13 points from nine matches.
• Coventry are 16th with nine points from nine games.
• Everton have won three, drawn four and lost two of their opening nine league fixtures.
• Coventry lost their first four Premier League matches of the season without scoring.
• The Sky Blues have since won three of their last five league matches.
• Everton have won their last two matches in all competitions, both against Newcastle United.
• Everton’s Premier League matches have averaged just two goals per game this season.
• Seven of Everton’s nine league fixtures have finished under 2.5 goals.
• Both teams have scored in only one of Everton’s last six league matches.
• Everton have scored more than once in just one of their last six Premier League games.
• Thierno Barry has scored four Premier League goals and eight in 12 appearances across all competitions.
• Jack Rudoni is Coventry’s leading league goalscorer with four.
• Coventry have scored nine Premier League goals this season, the same total as Everton.
• Coventry have lost just three of their previous 18 Premier League meetings with Everton.
• Everton’s last home Premier League victory against Coventry came in April 1999.

Everton vs Coventry prediction

This is an interesting fixture between two sides whose recent results have been considerably better than their performances earlier in the season.

Everton’s consecutive victories against Newcastle suggest Moyes is beginning to find the right balance, particularly defensively. However, their lack of goals remains a concern.

Coventry have recovered well from a disastrous start, and their victories over Newcastle and Sunderland demonstrate that they’re capable of troubling Premier League opposition.

Lampard’s side also have a reasonable historical record against Everton, although meetings from more than two decades ago offer limited guidance on Friday’s encounter.

The difference could come down to the hosts’ greater experience and ability to manage tight matches.

Everton have shown they can protect narrow advantages, while Barry provides a reliable threat in front of goal.

Coventry should make this competitive, and Rudoni’s creativity gives them a route into the match, but I expect Moyes’s side to do enough.

Final prediction: Everton 2-1 Coventry City

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