Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Everton 1-1 Brighton: Seagulls salvage a point but now winless in five
A late Ashley Young own goal rescued a point for Brighton & Hove Albion in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday after a rare Vitaliy Mykolenko strike had put the home side ahead.
Kaoru Mitoma’s cross deflected off experienced right-back Young and looped over Jordan Pickford in the home goal on 84 minutes after Mykolenko had drilled in a close-range shot at the second attempt early in the game.
Brighton are sixth in the table with 18 points from 11 games, but are without a win in five Premier League fixtures, while Everton stay in 15th with 11 points from the same number of matches.
Brighton had 80% of possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances for much of it, though Lewis Dunk had a magnificent volleyed equaliser ruled out for offside in the first half.
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Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Garner gives away a foul inside the Everton half after a rough challenge on Mitoma. Replays show that the midfielder wins the ball, but the referee has clearly felt that it was a little too aggressive for his liking. Brighton have a chance to fill the box from a free-kick, but it comes to nothing.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The Toffees are defending well and Brighton are yet to find a breakthrough. Harrison's work rate to nullify the threat of Mitoma has been superb, as the Everton winger earns his side a free-kick and a few minutes of respite.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Everton have struggled to show any attacking intent since the second half got under way. Dyche's side are yet to touch the ball inside the opposition box. The Toffees were bound to sit back and continue to absorb the pressure, but the supporters at Goodison Park are desperate for a second goal!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
What a save! Dunk stands over the resulting free-kick and sends his shot towards the top corner. Pickford flies across his line and tips the ball over the bar. So close for Brighton, but the English goalkeeper was equal to it. Superb stop!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Doucoure is the latest player to go into the referee's book.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The Everton players aren't happy! Gilmour is played the ball between the lines and drives towards the penalty area. Tarkowski comes out of defence to make a tackle and appears to win the ball, but he also goes through the Brighton man and the referee awards a free-kick.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gueye and Dunk have both made fouls in the opening stages of the second half. Their respective managers might be having words or considering a change, with both players already on a yellow. It was an aggressive affair in the first half and it appears to be no different after the break.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The Seagulls have made a bright start to the second half as Mitoma bursts down the left before winning a corner. The Joao Pedro substitution could allow Brighton to be a little more creative in the final third, whilst also adding plenty of pace to their attack.
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