2024-08-18 06:20:02
Follow live coverage as Everton face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola’s side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United‘s latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year – yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it’s Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Everton FC 0 – 3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
17:14
Everton succumb to a disappointing 3-0 defeat at home to Brighton at Goodison Park. The Toffees started brightly and looked the more threatening in the early stages of the game, but it was the Seagulls who opened the scoring. Minteh‘s low-driven cross found Mitoma at the back post, and he only had to tap into an empty net. After the break, Brighton found a second as Welbeck‘s well-placed effort from the edge of the penalty area found its way into the bottom corner. Things went from bad to worse for the Merseyside outfit as Young brought down Mitoma, who was through on goal, and the referee produced a red card. Late in the game, Brighton struck once again as Adingra drifted in from the right-hand side and fired into the bottom corner from just inside the penalty area. Everton will be looking to bounce back away to Tottenham next week, while Brighton host Manchester United. That’s all for today, goodbye!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
17:03
FULL-TIME: EVERTON 0-3 BRIGHTON
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
17:01
Welbeck has gone down in the final few minutes of the match. The Brighton forward requires treatment, and there will be a short delay.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:59
Brighton have had 70.2% of the possession in the second half, producing four shots on target and 14 touches inside the opposition box. It’s been an impressive attacking display since the break, helped by Young’s red card reducing Everton to 10 men.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:58
Brighton are dominating proceedings in the final stages, and the Everton players will be counting down the seconds until the final whistle. The Toffees are finding opportunities to break, but they are struggling to keep hold of possession.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:55
GOOOAAAAALLL!! Brighton score yet again! Adingra bursts down the right-hand side and Pickford starts to come. The tricky winger fires a low cross into the box, and Ayari is there to tap home! But wait… after a VAR check, the goal has been disallowed. Ayari crept into an offside position. NO GOAL!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:53
Goal Yasin Abbas Ayari
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:53
The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of nine minutes of added time at the end of the game.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:51
Substitution Kaoru Mitoma Yasin Abbas Ayari
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:49
Assist Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:48
Goal Simon Kofi Adingra
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:47
Dyche makes a defensive change as he looks to limit the damage. Harrison is replaced, with Holgate coming on to slot into the defence.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:44
Substitution João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus Jeremy Leonel Sarmiento Morante
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:41
Everton give the ball away once again after a loose pass from McNeil, and Mitoma receives it before looking to pick out a team-mate in the middle. Pickford rushes off his line, and he just about gets to it before Joao Pedro and can clear. The Toffees are causing their own problems in today’s game.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:39
Tarkowski brings down Joao Pedro after a clever turn from the Brazilian, and the Everton defender goes into the referee’s book.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:37
Brighton make an alteration in defence, with Dunk coming off. Webster comes on to replace him.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:37
Substitution Dominic Nathaniel Calvert-Lewin Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:35
Mykolenko and Keane are caught up the pitch, and a long ball over the top of the Everton defence finds Adingra. He drives into the penalty area before looking to cut it back to one of his team-mates, but it’s deflected behind for a corner to Brighton.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:35
McNeil is covering at right-back for Everton after Young’s red card, and Brighton are looking comfortable with the ball. The Seagulls are dominating proceedings with the Toffees struggling to look after the ball.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:32
Everton now have a mountain to climb if they didn’t already. It was a huge mistake from Young at the back, and now the Toffees need to find a way back in with 10 men. Brighton are now keeping possession with a lot more ease as they look to see out this game.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:30
Young is sent off! The Everton defender is dispossessed in a dangerous position and Mitoma bursts through on goal. Young brings him down, and the referee instantly produces a red card! The right-back can have no complaints.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:28
Ndiaye commits a foul on Wieffer in a dangerous position, deep inside the Everton half. Milner will take for the Seagulls and it’s played short to Dunk. Adingra is eventually found out wide and he looks to pick out Welbeck in the box, but Tarkowski makes a strong intervention and clears.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:24
Substitution Abdoulaye Doucouré Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:22
Brighton have produced just 0.07 expected goals since the break, but they’ve shown a clinical edge that Everton haven’t. It’s been a spirited display from the Toffees, but Brighton’s quality has shone through so far. It looks as though Dyche is preparing a change.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:21
A McNeil cross is punched clear by Steele and it finds Young, who picks out Harrison inside the penalty area. He works it onto his left and sends a powerful shot towards goal, but his effort is blocked and Brighton can clear.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:18
Assist Mats Wieffer
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:17
Goal Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:16
Brighton appeared to be readying Baleba after Veltman‘s injury, but after a lengthy delay, he’s back on his feet and he’s going to be able to continue.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:14
Veltman has gone down in the Brighton penalty area after a clash of heads with Doucoure. The medical team are on the pitch and he’s receiving treatment, so there will be a delay. It looks as though Hurzeler could be considering making a change.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:13
Dyche will be delighted with how his players have started the second half, winning a penalty through their high press before it was overturned. The Toffees now come forward with Harrison who cuts back onto his left and delivers into the box. Doucoure wins the initial header, but Brighton can clear.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:10
The referee points to the spot! Brighton give it away in a dangerous position, and it falls to Harrison inside the box. He delivers into the danger zone, and Calvert-Lewin swivels before shaping to shoot. Dunk slides in and Calvert-Lewin goes down, and the referee points to the spot! But wait, VAR is checking it… NO PENALTY!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:08
Milner gets the second half under way for Brighton at Goodison Park!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:03
Despite having 41 final third entries, Everton have only managed to produce 0.22 expected goals (xG), which summarises their struggles in the opposition half. Brighton have created 1.06 expected goals with 0.84 of that coming from Mitoma’s strike. According to Opta’s live win probability calculator, Brighton have a 69.1% chance of winning from here, with a draw at 21.5% and an Everton victory at 9.4%. Hurzeler may want to add a bit more solidity in the second half, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the likes of Baleba or Webster after the break. The Toffees need to find something different in attack – could Dyche introduce new signings Lindstrom or Ndiaye?
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:57
Brighton go into the break with a 1-0 lead over Everton at Goodison Park. The Toffees started the brighter, with Harrison causing plenty of problems down the right-hand side, but their final ball has let them down so far. The Everton winger forced a strong save from Steele early in the first half and has been their most threatening player so far. Minteh and Mitoma caused issues for the Toffees in transition, and they linked up to score the opening goal of the game. Minteh beat Mykolenko in a one-on-one situation before firing a delivery across goal, and Mitoma arrived at the back post to slam home. The strike took the wind out of Everton’s sails and have struggled to find any momentum since then, and the Seagulls will be pleased to go into half-time a goal to the good.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:51
HALF-TIME: EVERTON 0-1 BRIGHTON
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:48
Substitution Yankuba Minteh Moat Simon Kofi Adingra
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:47
The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of four minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:47
Minteh has only just got to his feet after lengthy checks from the physio team. He looks as though he wants to continue, but Brighton are temporarily down to ten men and Everton have a throw-in.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:45
Harrison does well once again down the right-hand side and he floats a cross to the back post. Mykolenko looks to attack it, but he’s completely wiped out by Minteh. The Brighton winger wins the ball, but he’s come off worse and he’s down. The medical team are on the pitch and he’s now receiving treatment.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:45
Everton enjoy a spell of possession but it’s given away, and Brighton can now counter-attack. Mitoma drives down the left and bursts past Tarkowski, using his pace to evade the defender. He picks out Milner who tries to slot a throughball behind the defence, but it’s overhit and behind for a goal-kick.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:43
Tarkowski produces another superb switch to Harrison, who controls well and shifts it onto his right before delivering. It’s punched away by Steele and it eventually finds Young on the right-hand side. The experienced defender delivers back into the box, but Brighton are able to deal with it.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:38
Doucoure delivers into the penalty area but it’s headed away. It falls to Iroegbunam in space on the edge, and the crowd are urging him to shoot! He unleashes with his left, but it deflects into the air and the Everton midfielder commits a foul inside the box. It’s a free-kick to Brighton.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:36
Young has gone down after a challenge in the air, and he’s holding his head so the referee temporarily stops the game. He appeared to clash with Joao Pedro. After a short delay, he’s back on his feet and play can resume.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:34
Milner goes into the book for a reckless challenge on Mykolenko.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:33
The Seagulls have dominated the possession so far, keeping 58.8 per cent of the ball, but Everton have managed to produce four shots with one of those being on target. Brighton’s pace is hurting the Toffees, while Dyche’s side need to improve their final ball.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:31
Brighton are on top now as Welbeck is found on the edge of the penalty area. He eases past Tarkowski and finds space on his left foot inside the box. Welbeck swings a foot at it, but his effort flies into the stands behind the goal.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:29
Minteh deserves plenty of credit for the goal, driving into the box before finding Mitoma perfectly at the back post.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:29
GOOOOAAAAALLLL!! 1-0 BRIGHTON!! Welbeck feeds Minteh out wide, and he bursts past Mykolenko and onto his left foot inside the penalty area. He whips a dangerous low cross to the back post with Mitoma arriving, and the Japanese winger fires into an empty net! Everton were asleep at the back!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:26
The game is getting a little scrappy now with Everton looking a little shaky at the back as they try to play it short. Keane opts to go long after some intense pressing from Brighton, and Calvert-Lewin does well to use his body and win a free-kick.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:22
Chance! Brighton give the ball away at the back once again as Van Hecke passes straight to Iroegbunam. He drives into the penalty area and cuts onto his right foot before curling towards the bottom corner, but he fails to hit the target. He might be disappointed not to have tested the goalkeeper.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:22
It’s Everton who have been on top in the early stages of the game, managing six touches inside the opposition box, but they must be wary of the threat of Brighton on the counter-attack. Dyche will likely be the happier of the two managers with the Seagulls a little sloppy at the back.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:18
Brighton are able to commit men forward after Keane gives it away and the Seagulls counter. Minteh drives into the box, but his pass into the penalty area is deflected behind for a corner. Milner delivers towards Dunk, but his header flies into the stands behind the goal.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:15
Wieffer commits a foul on Iroegbunam in a dangerous position, and Everton have thrown plenty of bodies forward for the free-kick. McNeil is standing over it and he floats a delivery towards the back post, but Tarkowski can’t keep his header down. It’s over the bar and behind for a goal-kick.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:13
Excellent move from Everton! Calvert-Lewin finds Gueye inside the box and he produces a clever flick which falls to the feet of Harrison. He cuts onto his left once again, but he can’t quite connect with his shot properly and it’s comfortably wide of the post.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:11
Off the post! Joao Pedro finds himself in space on the edge of the Everton penalty area, and he shifts it onto his right foot before sending a powerful shot towards the bottom corner. Pickford is beaten, but it rebounds off the post and away from danger!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:10
Brighton want a penalty! Joao Pedro goes down inside the box as Tarkowski is dispossessed. The Brazilian forward flings himself to the ground and the Brighton players appeal, but the referee is having none of it.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:07
It’s in the back of the net… but it won’t count! McNeil takes the corner for Everton and floats it towards the back post. Keane rises highest, heading into the path of Harrison, and he pokes it beyond Steele and into the bottom corner. The assistant has his flag up for offside. NO GOAL!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:06
SAVED! Tarkowski plays an excellent long-range pass to the right touchline, and Harrison controls it perfectly before cutting inside onto his stronger foot. He sends a whipping strike towards the top corner, but Steele produces a strong save before it’s put behind for a corner.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:04
Mitoma receives the ball on the left-hand side and quickly darts past Young before driving towards the byline. Iroegbunam comes across and produces a superb sliding challenge, deflecting off the Brighton winger and out for a goal-kick. The fans show their appreciation for the new signing.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:02
Gueye gets the game under way for Everton at Goodison Park!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:02
The players are making their way out onto the pitch ahead of kick-off.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:58
Hurzeler has also named some new additions in his starting XI for Brighton, with Minteh and Wieffer making their debuts for the club. The Seagulls also have plenty of exciting options on the bench after an impressive summer window so far, with the likes of Adingra, Sarmiento, and Barco waiting in the wings.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:53
Dyche has handed a debut to young midfielder Iroegbunam, who will partner Gueye in the Everton midfield. Lindstrom, O’Brien, and Ndiaye, who also joined the Toffees in the summer transfer window, are named on the bench. Jarrad Branthwaite and James Garner are among those to miss out through injury.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:41
BRIGHTON SUBS: Adam Webster, Billy Gilmour, Jeremy Sarmiento, Valentin Barco, Carlos Baleba, Simon Adingra, Yasin Ayari, Carl Rushworth, Mark O’Mahony.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:41
BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Jason Steele; Jack Hinshelwood, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Joel Veltman; Mats Wieffer, James Milner; Kaoru Mitoma, Joao Pedro, Yankuba Minteh; Danny Welbeck.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:41
EVERTON SUBS: Mason Holgate, Iliman Ndiaye, Joao Virginia, Beto, Jake O’Brien, Neal Maupay, Jesper Lindstrom, Jenson Metcalfe, Harrison Armstrong.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:41
EVERTON (4-4-1-1): Jordan Pickford; Vitalii Mykolenko, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Ashley Young; Dwight McNeil, Idrissa Gueye, Tim Iroegbunam, Jack Harrison; Abdoulaye Doucoure; Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:36
This will be Fabian Hurzeler’s first game as Brighton manager. Born in February 1993, he will be the first permanent manager to take charge of a Premier League game who was born after the competition started, while at 31 years and 173 days, he’ll be the second-youngest to ever take charge of a Premier League match (Ryan Mason, 29y 312d). The Seagulls lost their first match in three of their first four Premier League campaigns but have begun their last three seasons with victory. Brighton are looking to win their opening league game in four consecutive seasons for the first time ever.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:36
Everton are preparing for their final opening Premier League fixture at Goodison Park, with the Toffees set to move a new stadium ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign. Sean Dyche’s side have won five of their last eight Premier League games (D1 L2), having been winless in their previous 13 (D6 L7). Indeed, since the first victory in that run on 6th April, only four teams have won more Premier League points than the Toffees (16). Everton have lost their opening Premier League match in each of the last two seasons, losing 1-0 at home both times to Chelsea in 2022-23 and Fulham in 2023-24. They haven’t begun a campaign with defeat in three seasons in a row since between 2008-09 and 2011-12 (four consecutively).
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:31
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Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
13:00
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