Everton striker gives his side a "most welcome" lead late in the first-half of their FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough United at Goodison Park.

Everton's FA Cup third-round match against Peterborough on Thursday night is set to go ahead despite icy conditions on Merseyside.

Sean Dyche is feeling the pressure since Everton's takeover with rumours circulating the new owners are looking at a new direction

Everton kick off their FA Cup campaign this evening when they take on Peterborough United in the third round. Things are far from perfect in Merseyside with the Toffees languishing in 16th place. With just one point separating them from 18th place Ipswich, pressure continues to mount on Sean Dyche.

Everton take on Peterborough United in the FA Cup just hours after the sacking of Sean Dyche at Goodison Park. Dyche’s departure was confirmed on Thursday afternoon ahead of the third round tie, with Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman placed in interim charge as speculation builds over possible replacements for the manager.

Everton - Baines has gone with a back-three it looks like. Ashley Young is on the bench, as is his son. Peterborough United - Preparations for Everton’s FA Cup game tonight against Peterborough United took a surprise twist when a mere hours before kickoff the club announced that manager Sean Dyche had been sacked.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has made his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third round games and given his verdict on who will make it into round four. For this week's matches he is up against actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton,

Everton hosts League One outfit Peterborough United in the third round of the FA Cup. The fixture could see veteran Ashley Young face off against his son, a rare occurrence in professional football.

Everton are have been toothless in attack for some time, but they’ll be almost body-less in attack for this FA Cup tie too, with a mini injury crisis besetting our surprisingly sizeable attacking stock.