Everton U21s 5 – 0 Southampton U21s
Everton’s Under-21 fixture against Southampton was originally scheduled to be played at Haig Avenue, Southport, this evening but has now been switched to Finch Farm.
The Premier League 2 fixture is Everton’s 9th of the season and Paul Tait’s young side sit in 24th place out of 26, having secured only one win so far this season – a narrow 2 – 1 win over Norwich City back in September.
It was a pretty strong side that ran out at Finch Farm, with Andre Gomes making his first competitive outing of the season after suffering with an injury upon his return off loan at Lille last season. Virginia, Dobbin and Hunt, who were all on the bench at the City Ground yesterday, all started.
Lewis Dobbin slotted in the first. Kyle John stole the ball and was fouled for a penalty, taken by Francis Okoronkwo,
The third saw Dixon cross in well for a simple finish by Okoronkwo. Sean McAllister pounced on a loose ball and tormented the Saints keeper before he shot into the net for the fourth. And Djankpata was fouled for a second penalty enabling Okoronkwo to complete his hat-trick from the spot.
Everton: Virginia, Dixon, Hunt, Astley (80′ Jones), Campbell, Metcalfe [Y:52′], John (76′ Beaumont-Clark), Gomes (62′ Djankpata), Okoronkwo [Y:62′], McAllister [Y:89′], Dobbin (80′ Heath).
Subs not Used: Barrett.