Everton vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Goodison Park
Follow live coverage as Everton face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Everton vs Southampton
This makes for pleasant reading in the final home outing. Everton have avoided defeat in their last 12 matches when scoring first in the Premier League, since a 2-3 loss to Aston Villa on 14th September 2024. Furthermore, the Toffees have lost their final home league game in just one of the last nine seasons (W7 D1), ending each of their last four league campaigns with a victory at Goodison Park.
Everton vs Southampton
Everton shift into an offensive gear now, as Coleman flies down the right. He looks to cross from the byline, but Stephens tackles it behind brilliantly. From the corner, Harwood-Bellis flicks it out, before Mykolenko powers the ball into Beto. He prods goalwards and Ramsdale makes a superb reflex save!
Everton vs Southampton
Sulemana nearly makes the most of his pace advantage over O'Brien as the Irish centre-back is indecisive with his shielding back to Pickford. The goalkeeper gets to the ball and has a slight word with his defender.
Everton vs Southampton
Southampton see some early possession at the back disrupted as the Everton players rise to the noise of their supporters. Doucoure is all arms and legs as he strides forward, before a cross is then a bit too heavy. Goal kick to Ramsdale.
Everton vs Southampton
The players meet now, before referee Oliver brings together the captains for the coin toss. It looks like the visitors will kick us off, playing from left to right.
Everton vs Southampton
There are plenty of legends at Goodison today, with a pitchside walk really driving home the occasion. Peter Reid, Tim Cahill and many more have made emotions high on Merseyside over the years, and now they continue to do so as a jubilant, yet slightly sad, atmosphere starts to take hold as kick-off nears. We have the final Z-Cars theme at this famous old ground, before Michael Oliver leads the players out to a truly goosebumps-inducing roar. This is special.
Everton vs Southampton
Southampton make two changes after their goalless draw with Manchester City. Manager Simon Rusk takes Jan Bednarek out of the back line for Nathan Wood, while Lesley Ugochukwu is replaced by Joe Aribo. Saints full-back Kyle Walker-Peters was doubtful through illness and hasn’t been included in the matchday squad.
Everton vs Southampton
Everton welcome back Jake O'Brien for their final men's match at Goodison Park, with the defender having recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him last weekend. He replaces Michael Keane, while Ashley Young is also swapped out for Seamus Coleman. Jack Harrison and Carlos Alcaraz make way in the midfield, with Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye entering in their places. James Tarkowski, Orel Mangala and Jesper Lindstrom are still unavailable.
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