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Fleetwood Town 2-5 Everton: Carlo Ancelotti's side set up West Ham tie

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Richarlison
Richarlison's two goals were his first of the season

Everton beat Fleetwood in a lively Carabao Cup game to set up a fourth-round tie against West Ham.

Richarlison headed the Toffees ahead and then doubled their lead after a one-two with Alex Iwobi.

Mark Duffy gave League One Fleetwood hope but Iwobi swept home from eight yards a minute later.

Callum Camps scored a bicycle kick for Joey Barton's side before Bernard killed the game off and Moise Kean netted in injury time.

There will be question marks about Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's performance again.

His pass to half-time substitute Duffy let hosts Fleetwood score their opener and Camps' overhead kick was straight at him.

Carlo Ancelotti named a strong team as Everton extended their winning start to the season to four games.

They dominated the first half, with Bernard and Iwobi going close before Richarlison headed in from Bernard's cross and netted again from Iwobi's backheel.

Iwobi scored and assisted in the same match for the first time in his 180th club appearance.

Fleetwood were much better after the break and a shock looked possible until Bernard's sweet strike on the bounce.

Substitute Kean scored right at the end from Niels Nkounkou's backheel.

Everton, who beat West Brom by the same scoreline on Saturday, have scored five or more goals in consecutive matches for the first time since September 1964.

Ancelotti defends Pickford

Mark Duffy scores for Fleetwood against Everton
Mark Duffy scored for Fleetwood after Michael Keane's backpass put Jordan Pickford under pressure

Everton manager Ancelotti did not blame Pickford for Fleetwood's goals.

"I think the first goal, it was not any individual mistakes. We passed the ball back to Jordan and it was a really difficult ball," said the Italian.

"You want to build up from the back - but when there is not risk. If it is risky it is not good. We can concede a goal like we did tonight and it is a good lesson for the future.

"I didn't speak to him. I have to speak with the players that were involved when we were building up. He was not the only one."

Fleetwood boss Barton said his side "shot themselves in the foot".

"We adjusted at half-time, brought Duffy on and then we got a gift by closing the keeper down," he added.

"Then we shoot ourselves in the foot by conceding in a few minutes and then we got back into it again - but they have the quality to pick you off on the counter.

"I am pleased we made it into a cup tie because at half-time it looked like being a long 45 minutes.

"It pays us enormous respect that they turned up and played in the correct manner, especially when you look at the gulf in class at both clubs. 5-2 probably flatters them at the end, but they were way above us tonight."

Line-ups

Fleetwood

Formation 3-5-2

  • 21Cairns
  • 33Hill
  • 26StubbsSubstituted forDuffyat 45'minutes
  • 22Boyes
  • 7Burns
  • 15CouttsSubstituted forMateteat 75'minutes
  • 10Camps
  • 6Whelan
  • 3Andrew
  • 9EvansSubstituted forSaundersat 75'minutes
  • 11Morris

Substitutes

  • 8Duffy
  • 13Leutwiler
  • 20Saunders
  • 29Garner
  • 32Holgate
  • 36Matete
  • 39Morris

Everton

Formation 4-3-3

  • 1Pickford
  • 2Kenny
  • 5Keane
  • 12Digne
  • 18Nkounkou
  • 10G Sigurdsson
  • 8DelphBooked at 26minsSubstituted forDaviesat 62'minutes
  • 20Bernard
  • 17Iwobi
  • 9Calvert-LewinSubstituted forGordonat 45'minutes
  • 7RicharlisonSubstituted forKeanat 76'minutes

Substitutes

  • 11Walcott
  • 16Doucouré
  • 23Coleman
  • 24Gordon
  • 26Davies
  • 27Kean
  • 49Lössl
Referee:
Jeremy Simpson

Match Stats

Home TeamFleetwoodAway TeamEverton
Possession
Home30%
Away70%
Shots
Home7
Away21
Shots on Target
Home3
Away8
Corners
Home1
Away5
Fouls
Home12
Away8

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Fleetwood Town 2, Everton 5.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Fleetwood Town 2, Everton 5.

  3. Goal!

    Goal! Fleetwood Town 2, Everton 5. Moise Kean (Everton) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Niels Nkounkou.

  4. Post update

    Moise Kean (Everton) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  5. Post update

    Foul by Morgan Boyes (Fleetwood Town).

  6. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Harvey Saunders (Fleetwood Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

  7. Post update

    Foul by Moise Kean (Everton).

  8. Post update

    Wes Burns (Fleetwood Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  9. Post update

    Anthony Gordon (Everton) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  10. Post update

    Foul by Wes Burns (Fleetwood Town).

  11. Post update

    Attempt missed. Anthony Gordon (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jonjoe Kenny.

  12. Post update

    Attempt missed. Josh Morris (Fleetwood Town) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Glenn Whelan.

  13. Post update

    Offside, Everton. Jordan Pickford tries a through ball, but Moise Kean is caught offside.

  14. Post update

    Attempt missed. Glenn Whelan (Fleetwood Town) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.

  15. Post update

    Attempt saved. Anthony Gordon (Everton) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Moise Kean.

  16. Post update

    Bernard (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  17. Post update

    Foul by Jay Matete (Fleetwood Town).

  18. Post update

    Anthony Gordon (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  19. Post update

    Foul by Wes Burns (Fleetwood Town).

  20. Substitution

    Substitution, Everton. Moise Kean replaces Richarlison.

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  • Comment posted by User0497390004, at 22:36 23 Sep 2020

    I used to enjoy collecting the Panini football stickers back in the 80s and Everton were always one of the most sought after badges. A great club with a great history and some great players over the years. It would now be great to see the return of a genuine and consistent challenge for success.

  • Comment posted by keefyefc, at 21:46 23 Sep 2020

    First of all a good team selection by Carlo a mix of first team regulars plus a number of players knocking on the door . Nkounkou what a signing a real prospect .Good luck to Fleetwood for the rest of the season .

    • Reply posted by Fan Of Whoever Plays Man Utd, at 23:10 23 Sep 2020

      Fan Of Whoever Plays Man Utd replied:
      For a few moments in the 2nd half it looked like Fleetwood might make it a game, alas not to be. Well played anyway.

      Would like to know, though, the reason why Everton played Pickford and not their backup GK?

  • Comment posted by This name is awaiting moderation, at 22:35 23 Sep 2020

    Quite like Everton. Something special is happening there. Finally. Lovely, futuristic stadium is coming, great coach and transfers already there.
    Why the fans had to wait so long for it?
    One piece of silverware this year would be a good start into a new dawn and hopefully a new era of success.
    Everton is this sort of club that everyone loves and wishes them every success.

    • Reply posted by goldenvision60, at 22:47 23 Sep 2020

      goldenvision60 replied:
      Stop it I'm welling up here😉

  • Comment posted by D1710787749054, at 21:50 23 Sep 2020

    All's well that ends well.

    Excellent first half. Against a league one side all be it.

    Pickford was class against spurs, but he's a weak link unfortunately.

    Nkounkou is POTENTIALLY world class .
    I'd even see him playing as a winger . With his speed , control and technique.

    Beat Palace on Saturday, and I'll start believing the hype more so.

    • Reply posted by Davemezzblueparkend, at 21:53 23 Sep 2020

      Davemezzblueparkend replied:
      Totally agree mate. It’s something that I’m sure Mr Ancelotti will be looking at very closely 🙌💙

  • Comment posted by D1709451196900, at 22:30 23 Sep 2020

    Liverpool fan here, no qualms in saying Everton are looking very good so far this (albeit young) season. If Carlo brings in a new keeper you could certainly break top six and challenge four. Pickford is currently your weak link IMO.

    Looking forward to the Merseyside derbies this season, they should be belters.

    • Reply posted by jimbo45, at 23:03 23 Sep 2020

      jimbo45 replied:
      They'll still set up for a níl all draw.. Carlo is frightened of the CHAMPIONS 🏆

  • Comment posted by U18486860, at 21:50 23 Sep 2020

    Well done toffees. Looking like a very good season ahead for the blue half of Merseyside. Hopefully win a major trophy 🏆 👍

    • Reply posted by wedontcarrybottles, at 22:26 23 Sep 2020

      wedontcarrybottles replied:
      Depends if they play LIverpool along the way

  • Comment posted by WJB, at 22:30 23 Sep 2020

    No real defence for Pickford but to pass back to him on the goal line with two strikers in the box ? But still he should have whacked it first time instead of dallying ?

  • Comment posted by Quiverbow, at 21:51 23 Sep 2020

    Fourteen goals in four matches. Blimey!

  • Comment posted by kevblue, at 21:57 23 Sep 2020

    We really do need a keeper. Pickford is a liability.

    • Reply posted by D1710787749054, at 22:43 23 Sep 2020

      D1710787749054 replied:
      Haven't had a top keeper since Nigel Martyn .
      Some would argue that Tim Howard was class....but too many near post shots got past him.

  • Comment posted by Alan, at 23:11 23 Sep 2020

    There are me, my dad, auntie as Everton fans. The rest of the family (sadly, including my son) support Liverpool. It is difficult watching derby games on the tv. Watching Liverpool with my son winning the Champions League was a highlight of my life. As was watching Everton when they should have won it. Great city, great people. I wish both teams the best and their supporters.

    • Reply posted by keefyefc, at 23:26 23 Sep 2020

      keefyefc replied:
      Totally agree mate we were robbed of a shot @ the European Cup back in 85/86 . I was there at the first Merseyside final (League Cup ) in 84 when the all the crowd chanted "Merseyside" a lot of other fans don't understand it's not hatred but more about fierce rivalry & respect .

  • Comment posted by MikeOC, at 22:11 23 Sep 2020

    Safely into the next round and Nkounkou is a gem

  • Comment posted by Bricksnmortar, at 23:29 23 Sep 2020

    Good to see Everton re-emerging. Serial winner for a manager and clearly a lot of confidence and belief amongst the players. Watch out Liverpool! :)

    • Reply posted by stevef, at 07:47 24 Sep 2020

      stevef replied:
      Seriously. I think you are getting caught up in the Beeb and Sky hype around Everton. They do this all the time. Next week it will be someone else.

  • Comment posted by chewytoffee, at 22:25 23 Sep 2020

    Well played Fleetwood, gave us a good challenge.
    Good squad performance tonight.
    Important Ancelotti can rotate the squad and expect them to perform.
    Nkounkou has been a steal from what I’ve seen so far.
    Pickford rightfully being questioned.
    Still buzzing at our start to the season.
    COYB

  • Comment posted by Bill Dean, at 22:56 23 Sep 2020

    "Scare" - who writes this stuff ?

    • Reply posted by This name is awaiting moderation, at 23:08 23 Sep 2020

      This name is awaiting moderation replied:
      Probably an intern who prefers cricket.

  • Comment posted by lawman, at 21:59 23 Sep 2020

    Everton are playing well at the moment.
    Long way to go in a hectic season.
    But Ancelotti seems to be organising a good team..
    He’s a very good manager and done pretty well in his career. Everton fans should be happy.

    • Reply posted by Berk Reynolds, at 22:04 23 Sep 2020

      Berk Reynolds replied:
      *World class manager

  • Comment posted by User0508140310, at 22:12 23 Sep 2020

    On a positive note, that was a very good team performance. On the other hand, no room for Pickford and his clownish, amateurish antics; he'll have to go. Never forgiven him for the previous rs howler. Enough is enough.

  • Comment posted by Bill Dean, at 02:03 24 Sep 2020

    Man Utd were scraping past Luton last night until 2 late goals put gloss on the result but apparently Everton survived a "scare" despite leading for longer and putting game to bed far earlier. Is there some preconceptions amongst your headline writers?

  • Comment posted by Cake, at 22:08 23 Sep 2020

    The defence have no confidence in Pickford, the fans have no confidence in Pickford and Pickford has no confidence in Pickford. A competent (and calm) replacement is needed.

    • Reply posted by Bluenose, at 22:11 23 Sep 2020

      Bluenose replied:
      😂

  • Comment posted by johnb, at 22:34 23 Sep 2020

    Although this was not the first choice team it looks like the manager has instilled confidence and a game plan. Everton could be the ones to watch this season but Pickford needs to cut out the risk taking and bravado and stupid mistakes or he needs to be replaced by a top class keeper.

  • Comment posted by ERIC V11, at 11:34 24 Sep 2020

    the neutrals
    05:13
    "Well done Everton, hope you get Lincoln in the next round"

    Everton are already drawn at home to West Ham in the next round.
    That was a waste of time getting up at 5am for!