BOOKED: Another yellow card for Leicester. This time it's Ndidi that goes into the book. Leicester are losing their cool in the closing stages.
90'
M. Albrighton gets yellow.
BOOKED: Albrighton is booked for a challenge on Davies. A tackle of pure frustration from the Leicester winger.
Four minutes of added time. Can Everton hang on? Can Leicester snatch something from the game?
88'
A. Williams enters the game and replaces O. Niasse.
Substitution: Niasse is replaced by Ashley Williams. It has not been Niasse's night but it has not been for the want of trying.
87'
What a comeback from Coleman. He has been causing all kinds of problems down the right. He exchanges quick passes with Walcott before driving into the Leicester penalty area. His low cross again does not find any Everton attackers gambling on it but he has kept at it all evening. Everton fans have been given encouraging signs from his partnership with Walcott down the right.
85'
Nearly a howler from Schmeichel as he comes out to punch a ball into his box with Calvert-Lewin challenging him. He makes a mess of his clearance and Walcott tries his luck from 30 yards out with a half volley. Harry Magurie is on the line to stop it and the ball goes out for a corner.
82'
D. Calvert-Lewin enters the game and replaces G. Sigurðsson.
Substitution: Sigurðsson leaves and is replaced by the energetic Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
81'
M. Schneiderlin enters the game and replaces W. Rooney.
Substitution: Wayne Rooney goes off as Allardyce is looking to shore things up with the introduction of Morgan Schneiderlin.
79'
Another huge chance for the visitors is wasted. Chilwell gallops away down the left and flashes a low cross into the penalty area. James meets the ball at the far post but it is kept out through a combination of Pickford and the post. Everton are living dangerously here. The travelling Leicester fans are trying to spur their side on. 2-1 Everton lead.
77'
HOW IS IT NOT 2-2?! Leicester hit the woodwork twice in quick succession. A cross comes in and the ball ricochets off Sigurdsson on to the cross bar before dropping to Iheanacho. Iheanacho makes a nuance of himself and fires his effort on to the post before Everton clear their lines. So close to an equaliser for Puel's side.
75'
K. Ịheanachọ enters the game and replaces D. Gray.
Substitution: Demarai Gray comes off to be replaced by Kelechi Iheanacho in the hope of getting something out of the game for the visiting team.
The crowd at Goodison is stricken with anxiety after Vardy's strike. A nervy final 15 minutes awaits the home support.
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74'
C. Fuchs enters the game and replaces D. Amartey.
Substitution: Daniel Amartey departs from the field to be replaced by Christian Fuchs.
71'
Penalty goal scored by J. Vardy for Leicester City!
GOAL! Jamie Vardy converts the penalty. He emphatically puts the ball to Pickford's right, sending the Everton shot-stopper the wrong way. It's game on at Goodison Park 2-1 Everton.
70'
PENALTY LEICESTER conceded by Wayne Rooney. He brings down Ndidi in the area with a strong pull on his shirt. Rooney protests his innocence but the referee is not interested. Jamie Vardy to take the spot kick.
69'
Another counter attack slices through the Foxes' defence as Walcott comes inside before sliding in Coleman who is on the overlap. The Irishman whizzes in a low cross which is handled by Schmeichel. 2-0 Everton.
67'
The rain is coming down thick and fast on Merseyside and the wind looks to be getting hold of the ball when it is airborne causing some problems for both sets of players.
63'
CLOSER STILL! Leicester again give the ball away on the edge of their own penalty area. Walcott collects the loose ball before letting rip from 20 yards. His shot is scuffed and a diving Niasse just can't connect with the ball to steer it goalward.
61'
It's end-to-end stuff at the moment. Gray charges up the left side but is dispossessed by Gueye who sets up the Everton counter. Niasse gets away from his defender and forces a save from Schmeichel for an Everton corner.
58'
F. Diabaté enters the game and replaces S. Okazaki.
Substitution: Shinji Okazaki is withdrawn and Fousseni Diabaté enters. Okazaki was industrious as ever but offered little as a goal threat.
55'
It looks to be only a matter of time before all three points are wrapped up for Everton. Again, they break as they look to take advantage of the high Leicester defensive line. Niasse strays just offside but alarm bells should be ringing for Claude Puel in the dugout.
52'
It was nearly 3-0 and game over. The home side work it down the right once again and a goalmouth scramble ensues. Walcott goes for his hattrick with an overhead kick but the flag is up and he is ruled offside. It remains 2-0 Everton.
51'
Niasse nearly gets away down the left after Rooney attempts a delightful 30-yard pass as the Toffees counter. Looks like there will be more space for Everton going forward with the Foxes committing more going forward.
48'
A scrappy start to the half from both teams. Leicester look like they are going to throw caution to the wind in a bid to get back into the game.
45' +1
It's Albrighton again who is trying to make something happen for the visitors. He plays a one-two with Jamie Vardy and sends a cross in which results in a corner.
45'
KICK OFF: Leicester get the ball rolling for the start of the second half. Can the visitors turn the two-goal deficit around?
44'
Leicester very nearly pull one back before the break. Albrighton bustles his way into the Everton penalty area and flashes a cross into the box with his deflected clear by Phil Jagielka.
43'
Puel has much work ahead of him during the half-time break. His side started the brighter but have since faded away.
39'
T. Walcott has scored a goal for Everton! Assist by M. Keane.
Assist from Michael Keane. His towering header lands right in the path of his fellow England teammate Walcott.
GOAL! 2-0!! Walcott doubles his and Everton's tally moments after Niasse spurns his chance. Rooney sends a cross in from the right to the far post where Michael Keane is waiting, his header deflects into the path of Walcott and he shows of his poacher instincts with a smart finish past Schmeichel. Everton in control 2-0.
36'
Well, that might be the miss of the season from Niasse. Everton work it wonderfully down the right and Coleman fires a low ball in. The cross isn't dealt with by Leicester and the loose ball rolls to Niasse. He is four yards out with the goalkeeper already beaten and he scuffs his shot just past the post. He can hardly believe it. Somehow, it is still 1-0.
34'
Everton are the much better side now after weathering the early Leicester storm. The visitors keep probing but it is nothing to trouble Pickford in the Everton goal.
31'
Walcott is down and receiving treatment after he clashed with Matthew James.
28'
The home side have the wind in their sails. Tom Davies springs free on an Everton counter attack and it takes a last-ditch challenge from Ndidi to halt him. Allardyce will be much happier now in the Toffees' dugout.
25'
T. Walcott has scored a goal for Everton! Assist by G. Sigurðsson.
Assist by Gylfi Sigurðsson. He selflessly rolls the ball across the box and into the path of Walcott.
GOAL!! Theo Walcott gets his first Everton goal and you would have to say it is against the run of play. Ben Chilwell gives the ball away under pressure from Gylfi Sigurdsson and the Iceland international squares it unselfishly to the England forward, who coolly slots it past Schmeichel register his first Everton goal. Everton 1 Leicester 0.
23'
Everton are starting to settle into the game. All their good work is coming down the right through the duo of Walcott and Coleman. However, Oumar Niasse is yet to receive any kind of service in the opening 23 minutes.
19'
Coleman is doing everything he can to lift his teammates. The Irishman plays a give-and-go with Walcott before driving into the Leicester penalty arena before he's smothered by a pair of Foxes defenders. Still 0-0.
17'
Everton finally mount a charge into the opposition half in a bid to spark into life. Coleman delivers a low cross into the box which is sent out for a corner, which comes to nothing.
13'
Everton made to work hard once more as Leicester start probing down the left. Coleman and Walcott defend diligently forcing the visitors to switch flanks. Gray takes aim and sends in an inviting ball but it evades the onrushing Leicester attackers.
9'
OFF THE BAR! A quick, short corner from Leicester and Marc Albrighton whips in a delicious cross. Wilfred Ndidi attacks the ball in the air and aims his header towards the far post, Pickford is beaten and the ball comes crashing off the bar. All Leicester in the first ten minutes.
8'
Leicester have settled quickly here at Goodison Park. They are circulating the ball with confidence and making the home team chase the ball.
4'
Leicester nearly shoot themselves in the foot as they give the ball away in their own final third. Theo Walcott collects a Wayne Rooney pass and forces Kasper Schmeichel into a smart save.
1'
KICK-OFF: Chris Kavanagh blows his whistle and it's Everton who get us underway at Goodison Park.
First signs of danger for Everton in the opening minute as Shinji Okazaki drives at the heart of the Everton back four. He plays it to Demarai Gray on the left, his clipped cross is deflected and Jamie Vardy's overhead kick goes out for a corner. The corner comes to nothing but there are early warning signs for the home team.
Good evening and welcome to our Live Text Commentary of Everton vs Leicester City.
Leicester took all three points when these sides met in October in manager Claude Puel's first game in charge of the Foxes following the sacking of Craig Shakespeare.
Everton are looking for their first win in seven games in all competitions. Meanwhile Leicester will be looking to end January undefeated. They are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions.
Team news for Everton: Pickford (GK); Coleman, Jagielka, Keane, Martina; Davies, Gueye; Walcott, Rooney, Sigurdsson; Niasse. Sam Allardyce deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation this evening.
Robles, Schneiderlin, Williams, Bolasie, Tosun, Calvert-Lewin and Kenny are on the bench for the home side.
Team news for Leicester City: Schmeichel (GK); Amartey, Dragovic, Maguire, Chilwell; Ndidi, James; Gray, Okazaki, Albrighton; Vardy. Puel is also starting with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Iheanacho, Hamer, Silva, Iborra, Fuchs, Benalouane and Diabate are on the bench for the Foxes.
Everton will be delighted to have right-back Seamus Coleman available again. The 29-year-old has been out of action for ten months following a horrific leg break while on international duty with the Republic of Ireland.
HALF TIME: Everton take a 2-0 lead into the half. They started slowly but got a foothold in the match as the half went on. Walcott has a brace at the half after Everton capitalise on some defensive lapses from the visiting side. Claude Puel will be ruing his side's early missed opportunities as they face a mountain to climb in the second half. Everton 2 Leicester City 0.
FULL TIME: A great result for Everton as they stop the rot. Theo Walcott's first goals for his new club have handed the Toffees all three points. Sloppy defensive mistakes from Leicester allowed Everton to jump into a 2-0 lead in the first half before a second half Jamie Vardy penalty gave the visitors hope. A very entertaining game on a rain soaked Merseyside. It has finished at Goodison Park Everton 2 Leicester 1.
Next up for Everton they travel to The Emirates to face Arsenal. Leicester will face a Swansea side who are flying high after victories over Liverpool and Arsenal.
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