Everton FC
vs
Leicester City
Kick-off
15:00 GMT
09 April 2017
The Everton vs Leicester City match takes place on Sunday, 9th April, 2017 at Goodison Park, Liverpool, the home of Everton FC. Everton are 7th with 51 points while Leicester City are 11th with 36 points.
The two sides have met twice this season already. They met at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League on 26th December 2016, when Everton triumphed 2-0. They also met in the FA Cup 3rd Round at Goodison Park when Leicester City won 2-1. Everton has won one of the 6 meetings in this fixture since 20th December 2003. Head to head matches: Everton FC - Leicester City
07.01.2017
FA C
Everton FC
Leicester City
1:2
26.12.2016
Prem
Leicester City
Everton FC
0:2
Ronald Koeman has an extensive injury list to deal with but will be midweek draw at Old Trafford was encouraging, no matter the heartbreak of conceding the last-minute equaliser. Ashley Williams is suspended following his red card, adding to the injury list which includes Yannick Bolasie, Seamus Coleman, Funes Mori and Aaron Lennon. James McCarthy and Morgan Schneirdelin are both doubtful for this fixture which Everton need to win to keep West Bromwich Albion at bay. Defeat, coupled with an Albion win, could put the Baggies within 4 points of Koeman’s team. Latest matches: Everton FC
Everton has only scored in every home game during 2017, a total of 23 goals in 6 matches while Bournemouth are the only team to score in the same period.
04.04.2017
Prem
Manchester United
Everton FC
1:1
D
01.04.2017
Prem
Liverpool FC
Everton FC
3:1
L
18.03.2017
Prem
Everton FC
Hull City
4:0
W
11.03.2017
Prem
Everton FC
West Bromwich Albion
3:0
W
05.03.2017
Prem
Tottenham Hotspur
Everton FC
3:2
L
Craig Shakespeare claimed he was the ‘Lucky One’ after they recorded their 6th consecutive win, 2-0 over Stoke City in midweek. Latest matches: Leicester City
It’s been a remarkable turnaround in form but not enough to pull them completely clear of the relegation zone. The Foxes are 8 points clear of Swansea City in 18th, so 3 more points added to that gap would see them virtually safe.
Sunday’s match will prove a test with their influential captain, Wes Morgan, likely to miss out with his back injury once again, giving Yohan Benalouane the dubious pleasure of marking Romelu Lukaku, whose home form this season is impressive.
04.04.2017
Prem
Leicester City
Sunderland AFC
2:0
W
01.04.2017
Prem
Leicester City
Stoke City
2:0
W
18.03.2017
Prem
West Ham United
Leicester City
2:3
W
14.03.2017
UEFA
Leicester City
Sevilla FC
2:0
W
04.03.2017
Prem
Leicester City
Hull City
3:1
W
It’s a match both sides need to win if they are to achieve their end of season targets. Defeat in last weekend’s Merseyside derby ended Everton’s hopes of appearing in next season’s Champions League but maintaining their push for a Europa League spot is well within their grasp.
The question they have to answer is whether they get dragged into the qualifying rounds or straight into the group stage.
Leicester City meanwhile, aren’t entirely safe from the drop although it would be a surprise if they fell into the Championship now. Shakespeare’s impact has been immense on their season and it will be no surprise if he lands the job permanently in the summer.
09 April 2017 - 15:00 GMT
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