Everton vs Brighton: live stream and TV details, injury news and predicted line-ups

All the key information ahead of kick-off.
By Will Rooney
Published 31st Dec 2021, 08:21 BST
Updated 2nd Jan 2022, 13:28 BST
Abdoulaye Doucoure in action for Everton against Brighton last season. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)Abdoulaye Doucoure in action for Everton against Brighton last season. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Abdoulaye Doucoure in action for Everton against Brighton last season. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Everton return to action after more than a two-week hiatus when they welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to Goodison Park on Sunday (14.00).

The Toffees' past three matches have been postponed because of Covid-19 reasons.

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Rafa Benitez's men haven't played since their 1-1 draw with Chelsea on December 16.

Brighton too held the current Champions League holders to a 1-1 stalemate in their last game on Wednesday.

Here is all the key information you need to know ahead of kick-off.

What's the Everton team news?

The Toffees have had coronavirus cases in the camp which forced them to cancel their trip to Burnley on Boxing Day.

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On the injury front, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to be involved in his first game for more than four months. He's been absent with a quad injury.

Meanwhile, Richarlison may still be sidelined with a calf injury.

Andros Townsend cracked a bone in a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace and might be unavailable again.

Seamus Coleman and Allan were both only fit enough to make the bench at Chelsea.

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Yerry Mina (calf) may be absent yet again, having played only seven times this season.

It remains to be seen whether Lucas Digne will return to the match-day squad. He's missed the past three games amid a falling out with Benitez.

Everton defender Lucas Digne. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesEverton defender Lucas Digne. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
Everton defender Lucas Digne. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

What's the Brighton team news?

The Seagulls have problems in defence.

Captain Lewis Dunk is absent with a knee injury and likely won't be back until February.

Adam Webster was unavailable at Stamford Bridge while ex-Everton defender Shane Duffy was only fit enough to make the bench.

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Leo Trossard (hamstring) is a doubt and Jeremy Sarmiento is definitely ruled out with a similar problem.

Brighton captain Lewis Dunk. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesBrighton captain Lewis Dunk. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images
Brighton captain Lewis Dunk. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Predicted line-ups

Everton: Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Holgate, Godfrey, Iwobi, Doucoure, Allan, Gordon, Iwobi, Richarlison.

Brighton: Sanchez, Veltman, Duffy, Burn, Lampety, Lallana, Bissouma, March, Moder Mac Allister, Maupay.

Is the match on TV?

No. The game has not been selected for live broadcast in the UK.

Can I stream the match?

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No. As the game has not been picked for live broadcast, you're unable to stream it.

How can I watch highlights?

Match of the Day 2 will show all the main highlights from the game. It's on BBC One at 22.30 on Sunday.

For all the post-match reaction and analysis, follow our coverage on LiverpoolWorld.

Related topics:Dominic Calvert-LewinBrightonShane DuffyLewis Dunk

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