Liverpool U21s secured a dominant 4-1 victory in the mini Merseyside derby, with Keyrol Figueroa scoring an impressive hat-trick against 10-man Everton.
Liverpool U21s 4-1 Everton U21s
Premier League 2, Kirkby Academy
October 26, 2025
Goals: Figueroa 5′, 40′, 89′, Ramsay 34′; Gomez 12′
After three league games without a win, Rob Page’s side returned to wet and windy Kirkby for what turned out to be a match decided by a chaotic first half display.
The impressive Kieran Morrison was not involved after being on Arne Slot’s first-team bench at Brentford, giving Kaide Gordon the chance in the number 10 role.
The 21-year-old was heavily involved in a first half that ended with four goals, a penalty save and two red cards for Everton.
Gordon set up the opener and got a blow for his troubles, with a strong run down the left side of the box ending with a ball for Figueroa to convert with his first touch.
An interesting celebration of silence followed from the teenager.
Everton equalized seven minutes later after two deflected balls in the penalty area ended up at the feet of Francis Gomez, who finished emphatically past Kornel Misciur.
The visitors were then reduced to 10 men in the 27th minute after George Finney was shown a straight red card for a clearance tackle, and Liverpool took full advantage of the lead.
Calvin Ramsay, playing as an overage player for Liverpool, then scored a rare goal after continuing his run and heading Gordon’s cross into the back of the net to make it 2–1.
An incredibly soft penalty went the way of the young Reds, and while Gordon saved his effort, Figueroa created a two-goal buffer moments later with a brilliant header into the far corner.
HT: Liverpool U21s 3-1 Everton U21s
Everton started the second half without manager Paul Tait after he too was shown a red card following the events of the first 45.
He will have watched from elsewhere as Liverpool controlled possession and secured victory in the derby, although Figueroa was not content with just two goals.
The forward was heavily involved in the penalty area and after an impressive bicycle kick attempt, he got the hat-trick he was looking for with a powerful, low effort in the final minute.
It capped an impressive performance from Liverpool, which also coincided with centre-back Amara Nallo’s first start since suffering an injury in the first game of the season.
Liverpool: Other; Ramsay, Lucky, Nallo, Pitt (Ewing 58′); Laffey, Pilling (Pinnington 84′); Bradshaw (Onanuga 80′), Gordon, Kone-Doherty; Figueroa
Subs not used: Mrozek, Davidson
Next match: Middlesbrough (H) – Premier League 2 – Saturday 1 November, 2pm (GMT)
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