Date: Sunday, 26th October 2025
Kick-off: 4:30 pm
Venue: Goodison Park
Match Official: Craig Pawson (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team Updates
Everton
Everton manager David Moyes is set to welcome a significant boost as Jack Grealish returns to the squad after missing the previous fixture against his parent club, Manchester City, due to eligibility rules.
To accommodate Grealish’s inclusion, Carlos Alcaraz is expected to make way. However, the Toffees face a setback with Jarrad Branthwaite requiring surgery for a persistent hamstring issue, sidelining him for an undetermined period.
Additionally, Nathan Patterson is anticipated to be out for several weeks, grappling with a foot injury compounded by a hernia. Despite these absences, Everton remain relatively well-equipped heading into the ninth round of fixtures.
Projected Everton Starting XI:
Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham’s ongoing struggles are partly due to a lengthy injury list, with head coach Frank Lampard missing nine players for this clash. Recent casualties include Destiny Udogie (knee) and Cristian Romero (adductor strain).
They join a host of others sidelined by serious injuries: James Maddison (ACL), Ben Davies (muscle strain), Radu Dragusin (ACL), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Kota Takai (foot), Dominic Solanke (ankle), and Yves Bissouma (ankle), the latter having just undergone ligament surgery.
No fresh updates were provided on Wilson Odobert’s injury sustained midweek, but Mathys Tel has returned to Lampard’s squad and could replace Odobert upfront. Additionally, Randal Kolo Muani might be handed his first full start for Spurs.
Likely Tottenham Starting XI:
Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Sarr; Kudus, Simons, Tel; Kolo Muani
Match Forecast: Everton 1 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur