Everton begin their 2024/25 FA Cup campaign on Thursday night as they take on League One side Peterborough in the third round.
Sean Dyche has seemingly been under perpetual pressure at Goodison Park, and his seat has warmed a little at the start of 2025 with the Toffees suffering back-to-back defeats.
everton they’ve been forced to deal with an almighty schedule over the last month, with their last win coming over a month ago on December 4th. This is simply a must win for the 1995 FA Cup winners.
Thursday’s underdogs enter the contest in miserable form and are set to fight off relegation in the third third. Peterborough are currently 19th in League One after failing to win any of their previous five games. After finishing sixth and fourth in back-to-back seasons, the Posh have dramatically underperformed in 2024/25.
Darren Ferguson’s side have made it past the third round of this competition just three times since 2009.
here it is 90 minutes guide to on thursday FA Cup third round matchup.
Everton vs Peterborough H2H Record (all matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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everton |
Peterborough |
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Bournemouth 1-0 Everton – 25/04/01 |
Wrexham 1-0 Peterborough – 25/01/04 |
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Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest – 29/12/24 |
Burton Albion 2-2 Peterborough – 01/25/01 |
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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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country |
TV channel/live broadcast |
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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, Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Now Plus |
Everton have been without Dwight McNeil for the past month, with Dyche confirming that the wide midfielder will not be available for Thursday’s Cup tie. Dominic Calvert-Lewin will also be monitored after picking up a knock on his ankle in training.
With Armando Broja absent after picking up an injury at Bournemouth, Beto will win the nod if Calvert-Lewin doesn’t risk it.
Seamus Coleman, James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam remain sidelined for the hosts, while young striker Youssef Chermiti has suffered a setback in his recovery from a muscle injury.
Predicted Everton vs Peterborough line-up (4-4-1-1): Virginia; Patterson, Keane, O’Brien, Mykolenko; Harrison, Mangala, Armstrong, Ndiaye; Doucoure; Bet.
Australian goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic is set for another outing between the sticks, with number one Jed Steer an injury doubt.
Kwame Poku’s absence is a huge 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.
Predicted Peterborough v Everton line-up (4-4-1-1): Bilokapic; Johnston, Wallin, Fernandez, Katongo, Hayes; De Havilland, Kyprianou, Collins; Mothersille, Jones.
The Posh’s ability to pull off the upset will be hampered by Poku’s absence, but this cup tie offers the visitors a chance to bounce back after a difficult month in League One.
There is scope for the visitors to prevail here given Everton’s persistent bleakness, and Goodison Park will no doubt activate Dyche unless they win comfortably.
This is a defeat for the hosts, who are rarely expected to win, and are likely to stutter to victory.
