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Toffees Aim to Bounce Back in Must-Win Cup Clash
Everton kick off their 2024/25 FA Cup campaign on Thursday night, hosting League One side Peterborough at Goodison Park. Sean Dyche is under mounting pressure after back-to-back Premier League defeats, and this tie is a golden opportunity for the Toffees to regain some momentum.
Meanwhile, Darren Ferguson’s Peterborough arrive in poor form, sitting 19th in League One and winless in their last five games. With relegation concerns looming, the visitors will view this cup tie as a chance to upset the odds and spark their season.
Match Details
- Location: Goodison Park, Liverpool, England
- Date: Thursday, 9 January 2025
- Kick-off Time: 19:45 GMT / 14:45 ET / 11:45 PT
- Referee: Thomas Bramall
- VAR: Not in use
Head-to-Head Record
- Everton: 1 win
- Peterborough: 0 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last Meeting: Peterborough 1-2 Everton (19 September 2006, League Cup)
Current Form (All Competitions)
| Everton | Peterborough |
|---|---|
| Bournemouth 1-0 Everton (04/01/25) | Wrexham 1-0 Peterborough (04/01/25) |
| Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest (29/12/24) | Burton Albion 2-2 Peterborough (01/01/25) |
| Man City 1-1 Everton (26/12/24) | Peterborough 1-3 Barnsley (29/12/24) |
| Everton 0-0 Chelsea (22/12/24) | Peterborough 0-3 Mansfield (26/12/24) |
| Arsenal 0-0 Everton (14/12/24) | Stockport 2-1 Peterborough (20/12/24) |
How to Watch
| Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button |
| United States | ESPN+, ESPN App |
| Canada | Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Now |
Team News
Everton:
The Toffees remain without Dwight McNeil, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin faces a late fitness test after sustaining an ankle knock. If unavailable, Beto is expected to start up front. Armando Broja, Seamus Coleman, James Garner, and Tim Iroegbunam are all sidelined, while Youssef Chermiti has suffered a setback in his recovery from a muscle injury.
Predicted Everton Lineup (4-4-1-1):
Virginia; Patterson, Keane, O’Brien, Mykolenko; Harrison, Mangala, Armstrong, Ndiaye; Doucoure; Beto.
Peterborough:
The visitors will likely be without key playmaker Kwame Poku, along with Rio Adebisi and Mahamadou Susoho. Australian goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic is expected to start in place of the injured Jed Steer.
Predicted Peterborough Lineup (4-4-1-1):
Bilokapic; Johnston, Wallin, Fernandez, Katongo, Hayes; De Havilland, Kyprianou, Collins; Mothersille, Jones.
Prediction
Everton desperately need a win to alleviate the growing tension at Goodison Park, and Peterborough’s struggles in League One make the Toffees clear favorites. However, Everton’s lack of recent form suggests this could be a cagey affair.
Prediction: Everton 1-0 Peterborough
