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Nottingham Forest

Alex Moreno returns to the squad having missed the 2-1 loss at Aston Villa as he was ineligible to face his parent side, and he should start here with Neco Williams moving to the right given Ola Aina's absence.
Nuno has issues on the frontline after Anthony Elanga was forced off at the break at Aston Villa last week.
Chris Wood remains a doubt for Forest, and Nuno will hope to have the New Zealand international fit with Taiwo Awoniyi missing.
Everton

Nathan Patterson may start at right-back again here, with Vitalii Mykolenko a doubt for the visitors.
Orel Mangala, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jesper Lindstrom are all missing here.
Iliman Ndiaye and Tim Iroegbunam may both keep their spots from the XI that started last week's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
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90+7'

The match has just finished.
90+7'

The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Everton. The keeper doesn't have to worry about this one. Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) sacrificed accuracy for power, and thus his attempt went well wide of the left post.
90+6'

Neco Williams (Nottingham) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
90+4'

Goal! Dwight McNeil shows great vision to find Abdoulaye Doucoure (Everton) with a cheeky pass inside the box, and his first-time shot is precise and sails into the top left corner. 0:1.
90+3'

Neco Williams (Nottingham) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.
90+3'

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety. The referee signals a corner kick to Nottingham.
90+2'

Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) controls a nice low pass and shoots from just outside the box, but it's a poor effort that flies into the stands. Wasted opportunity! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nottingham.
90+1'

Abdoulaye Doucoure (Everton) is unable to feed an accurate cross into the box.
90

The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.
90'

The manager has decided to make a substitution and Jack Harrison walks off the pitch to be replaced by Dwight McNeil (Everton).
87'

Idrissa Gueye (Everton) has tested the patience of referee Craig Pawson and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
86'

The free kick into the penalty area from James Tarkowski (Everton) is cleared.
83'

A clumsy foul by Alex Moreno (Nottingham) and Craig Pawson blows his whistle. It's a free kick to Everton, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
83'

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) makes a rough challenge and Craig Pawson blows his whistle for a foul.
81'

James Garner (Everton) dummies a defender then lets fly from the edge of the box, but the ball misses the left post by a mile. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nottingham.
78'

James Garner (Everton) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.
78'

Neco Williams (Nottingham) commits a rough challenge and Craig Pawson blows his whistle for an infringement. Everton have a free kick.
76'

Jack Harrison (Everton) finds space inside the box to shoot after collecting a short pass, but it's a wasted effort as it flies high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nottingham.
75'

The attendance is 30199.
75'

Here comes a substitution. Nicolas Dominguez is given a rest as he is replaced by Ryan Yates (Nottingham).
75'

None of the Everton players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play. The ball goes out of play and Nottingham will have a goal kick.
74'

Abdoulaye Doucoure finds some space and receives a very precise long pass from Jack Harrison (Everton).
70'

The resulting corner from Jack Harrison (Everton) comes to nothing. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nottingham.
69'

James Garner (Everton) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
68'

Jack Harrison (Everton) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety. The ball goes out of play and Everton have been awarded a corner kick.
67'

We are about to witness a substitution. Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) is replacing Iliman Ndiaye.
67'

Abdoulaye Doucoure (Everton) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The ball is out of play. Everton will take a throw-in.
65'

A dangerous looking corner kick from Jack Harrison (Everton) is cleared to safety by the defence.
64'

The substitution is prepared. Beto (Everton) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Armando Broja.
63'

Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 42:58.
62'

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) receives a lofted pass and is given time inside the box to unleash a shot goalwards. The ball is directed towards the right side of the goal, but it lacks power and Jordan Pickford pulls off a comfortable save to thwart the effort.
61'

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
60'

Craig Pawson has a clear sight and sees a foul from Iliman Ndiaye (Everton).
59'

Jota Silva comes off the pitch to be replaced by Anthony Elanga (Nottingham).
57'

Jack Harrison (Everton) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
56'

James Garner (Everton) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
55'

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) goes on a mazy run, skips past two defenders and pulls the trigger in front of the keeper. Jordan Pickford makes a great save to stop the effort going low into the middle of the goal.
53'

Nottingham seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
52'

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) tackles a bit over-zealously and Craig Pawson blows for a foul.
49'

Murillo (Nottingham) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
48'

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball is out of play. Everton will have a throw-in.
47'

Neat passing move from Everton in order to create new attacking opportunities.
46'

Jack Harrison (Everton) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.
46'

Craig Pawson blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+2'

The end of the first half.
45+1'

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) does well to control a poor pass on the edge of the box then shoots towards the middle of the goal. Jordan Pickford is out of position but leaps to make a brilliant save.
45

1 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
42'

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) makes a yard for himself and goes for goal from long range. It never troubles the goalkeeper as it flies well wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Everton will have a goal kick.
42'

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger.
41'

Nottingham are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
40'

Murillo (Nottingham) sends over a free kick from long range but the defence is alert.
39'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton) was quite harsh and Craig Pawson didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
37'

The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from Nottingham was in an offside position.
36'

What a save from Matz Sels! Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) jumps high to meet a cross and glances a promising header from close range towards the roof of the net, but the goalkeeper pulls off a brilliant save to keep it out.
35'

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
34'

One of the players from Everton times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
33'

Everton are just stroking the ball across the park now, but the defence is doing very well breaking up their possession. The ball has crossed the sideline. Everton are taking a throw-in.
32'

Chris Wood (Nottingham) finds himself behind the opposition's defence, but the game is stopped for offside.
31'

Jota Silva (Nottingham) rises above the defence and heads a precise cross towards the left post. His effort, however, is blocked by Jordan Pickford, who pulls off a stunning save!
30'

Murillo (Nottingham) sends a long crossfield pass searching out one of his teammates, but his effort comes to nothing and they lose possession.
29'

Armando Broja (Everton) jumps high after collecting a perfect cross and strikes with a bullet header! His effort goes miles wide of the left post. Poor header! The ball goes out of play and Nottingham will have a goal kick.
28'

Jota Silva (Nottingham) takes a great touch after receiving a pass inside the box. He immediately unleashes a low shot to the middle of the goal, but the keeper pulls off a decent save!
27'

A cross from a corner kick by Everton is too strong and the ball goes well out of play.
26'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Everton comes to nothing.
25'

Great save! James Garner (Everton) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot towards the bottom right corner was brilliantly saved by Matz Sels.
24'

Idrissa Gueye (Everton) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
23'

Nice individual effort by Iliman Ndiaye (Everton). He gets all the way through to the keeper and hits a low drive to the middle of the goal, but Matz Sels does a good job to anticipate the direction of the ball and keeps it out.
22'

Craig Pawson blows the whistle, Jota Silva (Nottingham) is penalised for a foul.
21'

Jota Silva (Nottingham) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
19'

Jack Harrison (Everton) shoots from distance but it's wayward and goes high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nottingham.
18'

Everton hold the ball and are exchanging some long passes.
16'

What was Abdoulaye Doucoure (Everton) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.
16'

Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton) fails to deliver a decent cross from a long-range free kick. The opposition's defence intercepts the effort.
15'

Rough tackle by Murillo (Nottingham). The referee blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Everton.
14'

Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Craig Pawson blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Nottingham in a dangerous position.
12'

Jack Harrison (Everton) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. The ball is behind the touchline and Nottingham will take a throw-in.
11'

Jack Harrison (Everton) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
11'

The Everton players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
10'

The game is interrupted. James Garner (Everton) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
9'

One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Jake O'Brien (Everton).
8'

Poor challenge! Jota Silva (Nottingham) is penalised for tripping and Craig Pawson blows his whistle.
7'

Jack Harrison is able to continue with the attacking effort as he latches on to a beautiful defence-splitting lofted pass, which was supplied by James Tarkowski (Everton).
6'

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
6'

Craig Pawson blows his whistle for a foul after Jack Harrison (Everton) hacks down one of his opponents.
5'

Idrissa Gueye (Everton) plays the ball to Armando Broja with a cheeky pass and their attacking move continues.
4'

Jack Harrison (Everton) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.
3'

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
2'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Everton.
1'

The match has just started.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Everton will have the kick-off.

Craig Pawson will officiate today.

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