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Salah's Final Derby Showdown Against Everton
19 Apr
Summary
- Salah plays his final Merseyside Derby for Liverpool.
- He is one goal away from breaking Steven Gerrard's record.
- Salah holds an away goal involvement record from last season.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, marks a significant occasion as Mohamed Salah prepares for his final Merseyside Derby against Everton at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium. This fixture represents the conclusion of the "Egyptian King's" storied career at Anfield and his last encounter with Liverpool's cross-city rivals.
Salah's tenure at Liverpool has been defined by exceptional performances, particularly against Everton. Since joining in 2017, he has amassed 8 Premier League goals and 3 assists in 14 derby matches. He is now poised to break Steven Gerrard's club record of 9 Premier League derby goals, needing just one more to match the legend and a brace to surpass him.
Beyond his goal-scoring prowess, Salah has etched his name in derby history with remarkable feats. In December 2021, he scored Liverpool's 500th Premier League goal under Jürgen Klopp during a 4-1 victory. Furthermore, in February 2025, he set a new Premier League record with 22 direct goal involvements in away matches during a single campaign.
