SUBS: Alex Iwobi (On for Calvert Lewin 70’) 7 – Made the most of his cameo role and linked-up well with Richarlison to cause havoc.
Andre Gomes (On for Gray 81’) N/A – Forced a save from Sanchez. Reuters
BRIGHTON RATINGS: Robert Sanchez – 6 Will probably be examining Gray’s first goal after he went down too early. Made very good reaction save to his left to deny Townsend but, minutes later, he was let off the hook when his poor goalkick saw Doucoure shoot over. Getty
Adam Webster – 7 While he won’t have been happy that Gray beat him for the first goal, he put in a captain’s performance that included numerous positive runs on the wing important interceptions. PA
Shane Duffy 7 – Solid in the air that forced Everton to find other ways through, and produced a fine block to stop a Dignes cross in the final few minutes. Reuters
Lewis Dunk 7 – Made a solid tackle to stop another Gray run after Moder let him run through. Getty
Jakub Moder 5 – Had a shot blocked early in the game and endured a tough shift trying to contain Everton’s wide men. Getty
Pascal Gross 6 – Forced a save from Pickford from a free-kick on the edge of the box. Getty
Adam Lallana 6 – A central figure when it came to starting attacks in the first half, also contributing to his team’s defensive duties. However, his influence waned as the game went on. PA
Yves Bissouma 7 – Linked with a move away from the Amex Stadium, the Malian midfielder had a busy game at both ends of the pitch, but couldn’t create anything of note. Booked. Getty
Alexis Mac Allister 5 – He was beaten on the left-hand side several times, up against Townsend, and Coleman. Couldn’t make anything happen during his time on the pitch. Reuters
Leandro Troussard 7 – Central to Brighton’s attacks, he was a positive influence when his team was in possession. He had the most shots in the game, forced Pickford to make a save in the second half but couldn’t help his team get back into the game. AP
Neal Maupay 6 – Had an early shot that finished over the bar and another effort towards the end. Ultimately, he couldn’t add to his goal tally this season. Getty
SUBS: Joel Veltman (On for Mac Allister 46’) 6 – Brought on to steady the left wing, he was a key player in Brighton’s positive start to the second half. However, found himself on the wrong side of Coleman and brought down the Everton man to earn Merseysiders a penalty. Getty
Danny Welbeck (On for Lallana 59’) 4 – Couldn’t find a way into the game, only making three passes. PA
Taylor Richards (On for Moder 73’) N/A – Positive Premier League debut but couldn’t make anything happen with the side already 2-0 down. Getty
EVERTON RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 7 – A quiet first half with little to do. Made strong save from Gross’ free-kick that Doucoure was able to clear. Had a shaky moment later on when he needed a second attempt to claim a Brighton ball. First clean sheet of the season. PA
Seamus Coleman 7 – He made several charging runs in the first half, though was unable to find his teammates. It was from his run into the box that saw him bundled over by Veltman to earn Everton a penalty. AFP
Mason Holgate 7 – The young defender came in after captaining the Toffee’s in the cup and produced a solid display alongside Keane. AFP
Michael Keane 7 - Supported Holgate to form a solid defence, making several clearances and interceptions throughout the game to keep Everton in control away. Getty
Lucas Digne 7 – Started poorly and was dispossessed on more than one occasion, but improved as match went on. AFP
Allan 9 – An excellent performance from the midfielder. Got the better of Mac Allister to begin the attack for Townsend’s shot in the 30th minute. Was the instigator for Gray’s first-half goal with a perfectly weighted pass for Everton’s summer signing. Minutes later, he followed that with a lovely backheel into Calvert Lewin’s path. Getty
Abdoulaye Doucoure 8 – Always chasing and closing down to get the ball back and helping start an attack. He had a chance just before half-time when he was played in by Townsend, but it flew over the crossbar with Gray a better position. Reuters
Andros Townsend 7 – Came into the side following a goal in the EFL Cup and made an impact again here. Teed-up a shot for Doucoure after Sanchez’s poor ball landed to him. Could have had a goal himself after driving forward and forcing keeper to make a good reaction save. AFP
Demarai Gray 8 – Looked bright throughout and was always part of Everton’s attacking play. Ran onto Allan’s perfectly timed ball to beat Webster and slot into the bottom left corner. AP
Richarlison 7 – Much might be made of the Brazilian’s reaction to Calvert-Lewin taking the penalty, but he was still busy at both ends of the pitch and tried to make things happen. Booked for a foul on Bissouma. PA
Dominic Calvert-Lewin 7 – Shot wide following Allan’s smart backheel, but he was able to convert a penalty to make it 2-0. Later substituted as a precaution. Reuters
SUBS: Alex Iwobi (On for Calvert Lewin 70’) 7 – Made the most of his cameo role and linked-up well with Richarlison to cause havoc.
Andre Gomes (On for Gray 81’) N/A – Forced a save from Sanchez. Reuters
BRIGHTON RATINGS: Robert Sanchez – 6 Will probably be examining Gray’s first goal after he went down too early. Made very good reaction save to his left to deny Townsend but, minutes later, he was let off the hook when his poor goalkick saw Doucoure shoot over. Getty
Adam Webster – 7 While he won’t have been happy that Gray beat him for the first goal, he put in a captain’s performance that included numerous positive runs on the wing important interceptions. PA
Shane Duffy 7 – Solid in the air that forced Everton to find other ways through, and produced a fine block to stop a Dignes cross in the final few minutes. Reuters
Lewis Dunk 7 – Made a solid tackle to stop another Gray run after Moder let him run through. Getty
Jakub Moder 5 – Had a shot blocked early in the game and endured a tough shift trying to contain Everton’s wide men. Getty
Pascal Gross 6 – Forced a save from Pickford from a free-kick on the edge of the box. Getty
Adam Lallana 6 – A central figure when it came to starting attacks in the first half, also contributing to his team’s defensive duties. However, his influence waned as the game went on. PA
Yves Bissouma 7 – Linked with a move away from the Amex Stadium, the Malian midfielder had a busy game at both ends of the pitch, but couldn’t create anything of note. Booked. Getty
Alexis Mac Allister 5 – He was beaten on the left-hand side several times, up against Townsend, and Coleman. Couldn’t make anything happen during his time on the pitch. Reuters
Leandro Troussard 7 – Central to Brighton’s attacks, he was a positive influence when his team was in possession. He had the most shots in the game, forced Pickford to make a save in the second half but couldn’t help his team get back into the game. AP
Neal Maupay 6 – Had an early shot that finished over the bar and another effort towards the end. Ultimately, he couldn’t add to his goal tally this season. Getty
SUBS: Joel Veltman (On for Mac Allister 46’) 6 – Brought on to steady the left wing, he was a key player in Brighton’s positive start to the second half. However, found himself on the wrong side of Coleman and brought down the Everton man to earn Merseysiders a penalty. Getty
Danny Welbeck (On for Lallana 59’) 4 – Couldn’t find a way into the game, only making three passes. PA
Taylor Richards (On for Moder 73’) N/A – Positive Premier League debut but couldn’t make anything happen with the side already 2-0 down. Getty
EVERTON RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 7 – A quiet first half with little to do. Made strong save from Gross’ free-kick that Doucoure was able to clear. Had a shaky moment later on when he needed a second attempt to claim a Brighton ball. First clean sheet of the season. PA
Seamus Coleman 7 – He made several charging runs in the first half, though was unable to find his teammates. It was from his run into the box that saw him bundled over by Veltman to earn Everton a penalty. AFP
Mason Holgate 7 – The young defender came in after captaining the Toffee’s in the cup and produced a solid display alongside Keane. AFP
Michael Keane 7 - Supported Holgate to form a solid defence, making several clearances and interceptions throughout the game to keep Everton in control away. Getty
Lucas Digne 7 – Started poorly and was dispossessed on more than one occasion, but improved as match went on. AFP
Allan 9 – An excellent performance from the midfielder. Got the better of Mac Allister to begin the attack for Townsend’s shot in the 30th minute. Was the instigator for Gray’s first-half goal with a perfectly weighted pass for Everton’s summer signing. Minutes later, he followed that with a lovely backheel into Calvert Lewin’s path. Getty
Abdoulaye Doucoure 8 – Always chasing and closing down to get the ball back and helping start an attack. He had a chance just before half-time when he was played in by Townsend, but it flew over the crossbar with Gray a better position. Reuters
Andros Townsend 7 – Came into the side following a goal in the EFL Cup and made an impact again here. Teed-up a shot for Doucoure after Sanchez’s poor ball landed to him. Could have had a goal himself after driving forward and forcing keeper to make a good reaction save. AFP
Demarai Gray 8 – Looked bright throughout and was always part of Everton’s attacking play. Ran onto Allan’s perfectly timed ball to beat Webster and slot into the bottom left corner. AP
Richarlison 7 – Much might be made of the Brazilian’s reaction to Calvert-Lewin taking the penalty, but he was still busy at both ends of the pitch and tried to make things happen. Booked for a foul on Bissouma. PA
Dominic Calvert-Lewin 7 – Shot wide following Allan’s smart backheel, but he was able to convert a penalty to make it 2-0. Later substituted as a precaution. Reuters
SUBS: Alex Iwobi (On for Calvert Lewin 70’) 7 – Made the most of his cameo role and linked-up well with Richarlison to cause havoc.
Andre Gomes (On for Gray 81’) N/A – Forced a save from Sanchez. Reuters
