Everton kick off their 2024/25 FA Cup campaign on Thursday night as they take on League One side Peterborough in the third round.
Sean Dyche is seemingly under constant pressure at Goodison Park and his position has heated up a bit at the start of 2025 with the Toffees on a back-to-back losing streak.
Everton they were forced to face an extremely difficult schedule 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 go into the match in miserable form and ready to fight against relegation to the third tier. Peterborough are currently 19th in League One, having failed to win any of their previous five games. After finishing sixth and fourth in back-to-back seasons, the Posh have so far underachieved in 2024/25.
Darren Ferguson’s side have made it past the third round of this competition just three times since 2009.
Behold 90 minutes guide for of Thursday FA Cup third round clash.
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 – 01/04/25 |
Wrexham 1-0 Peterborough – 01/04/25 |
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Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest – 29/12/24 |
Burton Albion 2-2 Peterborough – 01/01/25 |
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Manchester 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 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, Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet 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 clash. Dominic Calvert-Lewin will also be watched having picked up an ankle in training.
With Armando Brocha out following an injury at Bournemouth, Beto will get the nod up top if Calvert-Lewin is out of danger.
Seamus Coleman, James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam all remain sidelined for the hosts, while young striker Youssef Chermiti has suffered a setback in his recovery from a muscle injury.
Everton predicted line-up against Peterborough (4-4-1-1): Virginia? Patterson, Keane, O’Brien, Mykolenko; Harrison, Mangala, Armstrong, Ndiaye; Doucoure? Beto.
Australian goalkeeper Nikolas Bilokapic is set for another start between the sticks, with number one Jed Steer an injury doubt.
Kwame Poku’s absence is a big 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 after completing his loan spell.
Peterborough predicted line-up against Everton (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 draw gives the visitors a chance to let their hair down after a difficult month in League One.
There is room for the visitors to prevail here given Everton’s persistent gloom, and Goodison Park will undoubtedly turn against Dyche unless they win handsomely.
This is a lose-lose for the home team, who are rarely expected to win and will likely stutter to victory.
