Everton's FA Cup third-round match against Peterborough on Thursday night is set to go ahead despite icy conditions on Merseyside.

In a statement, the FA Confirmed: “Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will only be used in the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup from the Fifth Round onwards.

Everton kick off their FA Cup campaign this evening when they take on Peterborough United in the third round. Things are far from perfect in Merseyside with the Toffees languishing in 16th place. With just one point separating them from 18th place Ipswich, pressure continues to mount on Sean Dyche.

THE FA Cup third round clash between Everton and Peterborough could be under threat amid weather and travel concerns. Officials will meet with relevant authorities at 1pm this afternoon to

Everton confirmed that under-18s head coach Leighton Baines and club captain Seamus Coleman would take charge of first-team affairs on an interim basis, starting with Thursday night’s FA Cup tie against Peterborough at Goodison Park. Club statement.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has made his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third round games and given his verdict on who will make it into round four. For this week's matches he is up against actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton,

Everton are have been toothless in attack for some time, but they’ll be almost body-less in attack for this FA Cup tie too, with a mini injury crisis besetting our surprisingly sizeable attacking stock.