Everton take on Peterborough United in the FA Cup just hours after the sacking of Sean Dyche at Goodison Park.
Dyche’s departure was confirmed on Thursday afternoon ahead of the third round tie, with Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman placed in interim charge as speculation builds over possible replacements for the manager. David Moyes, who led the club so successfully between 2002 and 2013, has been connected with a sensational return, while a mooted move for Jose Mourinho appears unlikely.
Tonight, though, the focus will be on the pitch as the Premier League club embark on their cup campaign. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley. Peterborough overcame Notts County in a seven-goal thriller to reach this stage and will hope to cause more turmoil on Merseyside.
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Everton FC 2 - 0 Peterborough United FC
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:48Match ends, Everton 2, Peterborough United 0.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:48Second Half ends, Everton 2, Peterborough United 0.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:45Goal! Everton 2, Peterborough United 0. Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:44Penalty Everton. Jarrad Branthwaite draws a foul in the penalty area.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:45Attempt blocked. Jake O'Brien (Everton) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jesper Lindstrøm with a cross.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:43Jesper Lindstrøm (Everton) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:42Foul by Ashley Young (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:39Fourth official has announced 10 minutes of added time.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:38Substitution, Everton. Jesper Lindstrøm replaces Armando Broja because of an injury.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:38Substitution, Everton. Abdoulaye Doucouré replaces Orel Mangala.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:38Substitution, Peterborough United. Malik Mothersille replaces Donay O'Brien-Brady.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:38Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:31Delay in match because of an injury Armando Broja (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:30Attempt missed. Gustav Lindgren (Peterborough United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:27Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:25Substitution, Peterborough United. Abraham Odoh replaces James Dornelly.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:22Offside, Everton. Jack Harrison is caught offside.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:21Substitution, Everton. Ashley Young replaces Nathan Patterson.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:21Attempt missed. Armando Broja (Everton) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Michael Keane following a corner.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:20Attempt missed. Michael Keane (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box following a corner.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:20Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:19Delay in match because of an injury Jadel Katongo (Peterborough United).
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:18Corner, Everton. Conceded by Archie Collins.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:16Substitution, Everton. Jack Harrison replaces Harrison Armstrong.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:16Substitution, Everton. Armando Broja replaces Beto.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:16Foul by Orel Mangala (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:16Corner, Everton. Conceded by Chris Conn-Clarke.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:16Attempt blocked. Orel Mangala (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nathan Patterson.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:14Corner, Everton. Conceded by Emmanuel Fernandez.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:14Offside, Peterborough United. James Dornelly is caught offside.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:13Beto (Everton) is shown the yellow card.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:13Foul by Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:13Substitution, Peterborough United. Ryan De Havilland replaces Hector Kyprianou.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:11Beto (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:11Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Fernandez (Peterborough United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:08Hand ball by Harrison Armstrong (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:08Corner, Everton. Conceded by Archie Collins.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:07Foul by Oscar Wallin (Peterborough United).
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:07Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:04Foul by Cian Hayes (Peterborough United).
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:04Harrison Armstrong (Everton) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Everton vs Peterborough United
21:01Corner, Peterborough United. Conceded by Nathan Patterson.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:59Attempt missed. Idrissa Gueye (Everton) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:57Foul by Michael Keane (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:56Corner, Peterborough United. Conceded by Nathan Patterson.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:52Second Half begins Everton 1, Peterborough United 0.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:55Substitution, Peterborough United. Oscar Wallin replaces George Nevett.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:35First Half ends, Everton 1, Peterborough United 0.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:38Corner, Peterborough United. Conceded by Jarrad Branthwaite.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:35Attempt missed. Ricky-Jade Jones (Peterborough United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:35Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:30Goal! Everton 1, Peterborough United 0. Beto (Everton) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Harrison Armstrong with a through ball.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:28Attempt saved. Beto (Everton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:27Foul by Orel Mangala (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:27Offside, Everton. Beto is caught offside.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:26Attempt blocked. Cian Hayes (Peterborough United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:23Corner, Peterborough United. Conceded by Vitalii Mykolenko.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:23Attempt blocked. Ricky-Jade Jones (Peterborough United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cian Hayes.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:22Corner, Everton. Conceded by Emmanuel Fernandez.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:22Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:22Delay in match because of an injury Nathan Patterson (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:13Corner, Everton. Conceded by Donay O'Brien-Brady.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:11Attempt missed. Orel Mangala (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:10Foul by Orel Mangala (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:10Attempt saved. Idrissa Gueye (Everton) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Beto.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:07Foul by Nathan Patterson (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:04Foul by Nathan Patterson (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:05Attempt missed. Orel Mangala (Everton) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Nathan Patterson following a set piece situation.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:03Nathan Patterson (Everton) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:03Foul by Cian Hayes (Peterborough United).
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:01Attempt missed. Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Vitalii Mykolenko.
Everton vs Peterborough United
20:01Foul by Emmanuel Fernandez (Peterborough United).
Everton vs Peterborough United
19:58Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Everton vs Peterborough United
19:58Delay in match (Everton).
Everton vs Peterborough United
19:52Attempt saved. Beto (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Everton vs Peterborough United
19:49First Half begins.
Everton vs Peterborough United
19:15Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Everton vs Peterborough United
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