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
Branthwaite gives away a foul on Adingra deep inside the Everton half and the Goodison Park faithful aren't happy. Brighton will have a chance to fill the box from a free-kick, with Gross standing over it.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton have enjoyed 89.8 per cent of the possession so far, but are struggling to break Everton down. The style of play is playing into Dyche's hands, with the former Burnley manager happy to have his side wait patiently without the ball and pounce when necessary.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The Seagulls have reacted well to going a goal behind and are looking dangerous in the final third. Brighton attack at pace and the ball falls to Adingra on the edge of the box, but he drags his shot wide. Everton need to tighten up and stay composed to keep hold of their lead.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Early chance for Everton! Calvert-Lewin wins a flick-on after a long punt up the pitch by Pickford. It finds McNeil who works the ball onto his left and delivers into the penalty area. Brighton struggle to clear and it falls to Doucoure who hits it on the volley, but it's straight at Verbruggen who palms it clear. Early danger for the Seagulls!
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are sticking with their style of play which has brought them so much success under De Zerbi early stages, staying patient and keeping hold of the ball. The Toffees are happy to sit back and wait for an opening, being compact and organised.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Ferguson gets the game under way for Brighton at Goodison Park!
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