After the referee points for a goal kick, Digne is adamant his cross took a deflection off Ward-Prowse. However, he takes his protest a little too far and is booked.
88'
W. Smallbone enters the game and replaces S. Armstrong.
That is Armstrong's last action of the game as he is withdrawn in favour of youngster Will Smallbone.
86'
Chance! Bertrand pumps the ball into the box and it drops to the edge of the box, where Armstrong is unable to keep his volley down. It was difficult for the former Celtic man to keep under control.
84'
Good defending! The Saints come marching forward and Ings clips a neat ball towards the far post, where Long is lurking. However, Coleman does not take his eyes off the ball and manages to head it away to safety.
82'
Southampton enjoying more possession as the clock ticks down but, like their opponents, are not carrying too much of a threat with it. You feel that one piece of individual quality will be enough to take the points here.
74'
Bernard enters the game and replaces A. Gordon.
Gordon's day is over as he goes off to be replaced by the more experienced Bernard.
71'
Kean looks to get involved immediately as he bursts into the box and gets the better of Walker-Peters. However, the former Juventus man is eventually penalised for a foul on Stephens.
70'
S. Long enters the game and replaces C. Adams.
The other Southampton change sees Adams make way to be replaced by Shane Long.
A double change from Southampton. The first sees Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg introduced in favour of Romeu.
69'
P. Højbjerg enters the game and replaces Oriol Romeu.
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68'
M. Kean enters the game and replaces D. Calvert-Lewin.
Calvert-Lewin heads over from a corner and that will be his last action of the game as he is replaced by Moise Kean.
67'
Better ball needed! A great opportunity for Everton as Gordon advances into the heart of the Southampton defence. Digne has acres of space to his left, but a poor ball from the youngster allows the visitors to recover and clear.
66'
Still 1-1 as we approach the final quarter of the game. A draw is a result neither side will want as they aim to close the gap on 10th-place Tottenham.
62'
Digne's free-kick and Sigurdsson's subsequent follow-up are both blocked before McCarthy gets down well to keep out Sidibe's low effort.
61'
J. Bednarek gets yellow.
A sloppy pass is pounced on by Richarlison, who bursts through before being brought down by Bednarek on the edge of the box. Due to Richarlison going slightly away from goal, the defender is shown a yellow card as opposed to a red.
58'
Good defending from Keane at the other end. Neat link-up play between Armstrong and Redmond, who looks to thread the ball through for Ings. However, Keane reads the situation well to clear and deny his former Burnley team-mate a sight on goal.
52'
Everton look to threaten at the other end and Sidibe's cross is only cleared as far as Sigurdsson, who pulls his volley well wide of the goal.
49'
The free-kick deflects behind for a corner, from which an almighty scramble ensues and another corner before Everton eventually deal with the pressure.
47'
The Saints have a free-kick in a good position after Armstrong is brought down by Keane on the edge of the box. It is just to the right of goal and very much in Ward-Prowse territory.
46'
D. Sidibé enters the game and replaces A. Iwobi.
Everton make a change at the break as Iwobi makes way for Djibril Sidibe.
Off we go! Southampton get the ball rolling once more.
45' +7
HALF-TIME: EVERTON 1-1 SOUTHAMPTON
45' +3
We are into the third of four additional minutes at the end of this first half.
45' +1
D. Calvert-Lewin gets yellow.
Richarlison gets yellow.
After a late challenge on Adams, Richarlison can have no complaints as he is shown a yellow card.
A brief melee ensues after that Richarlison challenge and Calvert-Lewin is booked for his part in the process.
45'
Out of nowhere, Everton are level. The hosts have struggled for the best part of this first half, but would be delighted to go in all-square at the break.
44'
Richarlison has scored a goal for Everton! Assist by L. Digne.
43'
RICHARLISON!!! 1-1! The Brazilian equalises for Everton! Digne demonstrates terrific vision as he picks out the run of Richarlison with a wonderful crossfield pass. The former Watford man controls beautifully before finishing well past McCarthy.
Digne was the provider with a magnificent crossfield ball to pick out Richarlison.
42'
G. Sigurðsson enters the game and replaces André Gomes.
Everton forced into an early change as a struggling Gomes limps off to be replaced by Gylfi Sigurdsson.
40'
Everton look to find a way back into the game as Digne whips a free-kick over from the near touchline. Mina gets his head on the end of the delivery, but cannot keep the ball down. Although, the offside flag had already been raised.
35'
Gordon wants a penalty after going to ground under a challenge from Walker-Peters in the box. However, the referee is not interested and waves away the youngster's appeal.
34'
J. Stephens gets yellow.
Stephens is booked for a rash challenge on Richarlison.
31'
D. Ings has scored a goal for Southampton! Assist by S. Armstrong.
INGS!!! 1-0 SOUTHAMPTON! The man in-form puts the Saints in front! Ings just about stays onside as Armstrong's scuffed shot falls perfectly for him. He then does brilliantly to adjust his feet quickly and skip around Pickford before slotting home.
Not too sure he meant for it to happen, but an assist for Armstrong after his scuffed shot broke kindly for Ings.
28'
OFF THE BAR! Chance wasted for Southampton as Ward-Prowse's penalty crashes against the woodwork and out of play!
21'
Everton with a chance to relieve the pressure on themselves as they are awarded a free-kick by the near touchline after Gordon is tripped by Ward-Prowse. This is a good opportunity to get the ball in the box and ask questions of the Southampton defence.
15'
Digne stands over the resulting free-kick and goes for goal, but the former Paris Saint-Germain left-back just does not get enough whip on his delivery.
14'
S. Armstrong gets yellow.
Armstrong is shown the first yellow card of the game for a foul on Richarlison, who was threatening to break away for Everton.
13'
Unlucky! Ward-Prowse tries to pick out the deep run of Walker-Peters from right-back with a well-judged ball into the box. The Tottenham loanee hesitates at the vital moment, though, and is just unable to recover in time as the ball runs behind for a goal kick.
11'
At the other end, Gordon cuts inside from the left and looks to send Calvert-Lewin on his way with a through ball that just lacks the necessary accuracy that would have put the number nine in behind.
7'
After good link-up play with Adams, Ings looks to get his sight on goal. However, Digne reads the situation well and gets his body in the way of the in-form striker.
2'
Everton make a promising start and Gordon's dangerous free-kick is turned behind for the game's first corner. Although, the Southampton defence stands firm and the hosts end up playing the ball all the way back to Pickford.
1'
Lee Mason is our referee today. He blows his whistle and Everton get the match underway.
It is 11th against 12th in the Premier League, with both sides aiming to close the gap on 10th-place Tottenham Hotspur, who beat Everton on Monday. The Toffees are looking to bounce back, while Southampton are eyeing a third consecutive victory.
Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage from Goodison Park as Everton and Southampton lock horns in the Premier League.
EVERTON (4-4-2): Jordan Pickford; Seamus Coleman (captain), Yerry Mina, Michael Keane, Lucas Digne; Alex Iwobi, Andre Gomes, Tom Davies, Anthony Gordon; Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison.
SUBS: Angus Gunn, Kevin Danso, Jake Vokins, Alex Jankewitz, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Will Smallbone, Will Ferry, Michael Obafemi, Shane Long.
SOUTHAMPTON (4-4-2): Alex McCarthy; Kyle Walker-Peters, Jack Stephens, Jan Bednarek, Ryan Bertrand; Stuart Armstrong, Oriol Romeu, James Ward-Prowse (captain), Nathan Redmond; Che Adams, Danny Ings.
The teams are making their way onto the field. Kick-off is coming up shortly.
Having been the better side for most of the half, Southampton will be slightly disappointed not to have taken a lead into the break. Remember, they are targeting a first win at Goodison Park in 15 attempts today.
Both sides are on their travels on Sunday. Everton head to Molineux to face Wolves, while Southampton take on Manchester United at Old Trafford.
That's all for today. Thank you for following our coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
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