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Everton kick off their 2024/25 FA Cup campaign on Thursday night as they take on League One outfit Peterborough in the third round.
Sean Dyche appears to be under constant pressure at Goodison Park, and his seat has warmed a bit as the Toffees face back-to-back defeats at the start of 2025.
Everton Forced to endure an almighty tough schedule over the past month, their last win came a month ago on December 4. This was simply a must-win for the 1995 FA Cup winners.
Thursday’s underdogs enter the contest in poor form and look set to fight relegation in the third third. Peterborough are currently 19th in League One and have failed to win any of their previous five matches. After back-to-back sixth and fourth place finishes, Posh have underperformed so far in 2024/25.
Darren Ferguson’s side have progressed past the third round of the competition just three times since 2009.
here is 90 minutes Guidance for Thursday’s The FA Cup Third round clash.
Everton vs Peterborough H2H Record (All Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
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Everton |
Peterborough |
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Bournemouth 1-0 Everton – 04/01/25 |
Wrexham 1-0 Peterborough – 04/01/25 |
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Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest – 29/12/24 |
Burton Albion 2-2 Peterborough – 01/01/25 |
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Man City 1-1 Everton – 26/12/24 |
Peterborough 1-3 Barnsley – 29/12/24 |
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Everton 0-0 Chelsea – 22/12/24 |
Peterborough 0-3 Mansfield – 26/12/24 |
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Arsenal 0-0 Everton – 14/12/24 |
Stockport 2-1 Peterborough – 20/12/24 |
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the country |
TV Channel/Live Stream |
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United Kingdom |
BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button |
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United States |
ESPN+, ESPN app |
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Canada |
Sportsnet World Now, Sportnet Now, Sportnet World, Sportnet Now Plus |
Everton have been without Dwight McNeill for the past month, and Dyche has confirmed that the wide midfielder will not be available for Thursday’s cup tie. Dominic Calvert-Levine will also be monitored after suffering a persistent ankle knock in training.
With Armando Broja absent after picking up injury at Bournemouth, Beto will get the top spot if Calvert-Lewin is not in danger.
Seamus Coleman, James Garner and Tim Irogbunum are all sidelined for the hosts, while young forward Youssef Chermiti has suffered a setback in his recovery from a muscle injury.
Everton predicted lineup against Peterborough (4-4-1-1): Virginia; Patterson, Keane, O’Brien, Mykolenko; Harrison, Mangala, Armstrong, Ndia; Daukor; Beto.
Australian goalkeeper Nikolas Bilokapic is set for a second start between the sticks, with number one Jed Steer an injury doubt.
Kwame Poku’s absence is a major blow for the visitors given his importance in the final third, with Posh also likely to be without Rio Adebisi and Mahamadou Susoho.
Sam Curtis recently returned to Sheffield United following the conclusion of his loan spell.
Peterborough predicted lineup against Everton (4-4-1-1): Bilokpik; Johnston, Wallin, Fernandez, Ketongo, Hayes; De Havilland, Cypriano, Collins; Mothersill, Jones.
Posh’s ability to pull off an upset will be hampered by Poku’s absence, but this cup tie gives the visitors a chance to let their hair down after a difficult month in League One.
Given Everton’s continued obscurity there is scope for the visitors to prevail here, and Goodison Park will undoubtedly turn on Dyche unless they win handsomely.
It’s a lose-lose for the hosts, who are hardly expected to win and will be clamoring for a win.
