Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of the Everton vs Sunderland EPL match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.<\/p>\n
Just one point separates the two sides heading into this game, and both have an outside chance of qualifying for Europe. However, if they are to have that chance, no matter how slim, a win is a must. Neither are in great form, with the Toffees collecting just three points from a possible 15 and the Black Cats two points from their last four matches.<\/p>\n
Read More: Top Five FA Cup Final Wonder Goals<\/a><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday 17th May 2026 Idrissa Gueye will once again be unavailable for the Toffees, having missed the last two games through injury. Jack Grelish and Jarrod Braithwaite are also out and won’t feature again this season.<\/p>\n This game will also be Seamus Coleman’s last for Everton at home after 17 years. However, it is unlikely that he will be given a start, but a cameo to mark the occasion is almost a certainty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ahead of the game, Coleman said<\/a>, \u201cAfter more than 17 years at this great football club, I’ve decided this season will be my last as a player here.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to thank the fans for their unbelievable support. You’ve helped me in more ways than you could imagine. I’ve always tried my best to put Everton Football Club first, and you all mean the world to me. I live in the city \u2013 I see you all daily \u2013 and I\u2019ve taken your love of the Football Club back into the dressing room to explain to the lads how much Everton means to the people.”<\/p>\n Manager of the season nominee Regis Le Bris will be without the following players for the trip to Merseyside. Simon Moore and Romaine Mundle remain on the sidelines through injury, while Dan Ballard is out due to suspension.<\/p>\n Bertrand Traore is expected to travel, having recovered from injury and taken part in full training over the past couple of weeks. Fellow wingers Nilson Angulo and Jocelin Ta Bi are also expected to be a part of the squad and could feature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEverton vs Sunderland: Latest Team News and Predicted Lineups<\/h2>\n
\nVenue:<\/strong> Hill Dickinson Stadium
\nKick-off:<\/strong> 15:00 GMT
\nLast meeting:<\/strong> Everton 1-1 (0-3 pens) Sunderland (10 January 2025, FA Cup)
\nReferee:<\/strong> John Brooks
\nCurrent odds:<\/strong> Everton 4\/5 Sunderland 16\/5 (Sky Bet)<\/p>\nEverton Team News<\/h3>\n
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