Corner awarded to Southampton after a deflection off Jordan Pickford. Now, it's Southampton's turn to take the corner kick.

Another offensive effort unfolds. Ross Stewart from Southampton takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the middle of the goal. Ross Stewart's shot is on target.

Missed opportunity. James Garner from Everton attempted a header from the center of the penalty area, but the shot went wide of the target.

Substitution for Southampton: Ross Stewart comes on to replace Kamaldeen Sulemana.

Substitution for Southampton: Will Smallbone comes on to replace Joe Aribo.

Substitution for Southampton: Cameron Archer comes on to replace Nathan Wood. Cameron Archer is now on the field.

Beto had a great opportunity for Everton as he headed the ball from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed the goal. The assist came from Ashley Young, who delivered a precise cross. Unfortunately, Beto's shot went wide of the target.

Another offensive push from Everton. James Garner takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's saved in the upper center of the goal. Vitalii Mykolenko provided the assist. Garner's shot is on target.

A header attempt from Jake O'Brien of Everton is thwarted as it gets blocked.

Corner awarded to Everton after a foul by Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Taylor Harwood-Bellis will take the corner kick.

Corner awarded to Everton after a foul by Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Ashley Young steps up to take the corner kick.

James Garner from Everton committed a foul.

The attempt is thwarted. Abdoulaye Doucouré from Everton takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Abdoulaye Doucouré's shot is denied.

Beto from Everton was awarded a free kick on the right flank after being fouled by Welington.

Goal! Everton leads 2-0 against Southampton. Iliman Ndiaye scores with a left-footed shot from within the six-yard box, placing it from the left side into the center of the net. Iliman Ndiaye finds the back of the net!

Abdoulaye Doucouré from Everton commits a handball.

Dwight McNeil of Everton earned a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Welington.

James Bree commits a foul against Southampton.

Flynn Downes from Southampton was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Beto.

Offside call against Everton. Beto has been caught offside. Ashley Young is also in an offside position.

Tyler Dibling from Southampton committed a foul.

The attempt is thwarted. James Garner from Everton takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist was provided by Abdoulaye Doucouré. Garner's shot is denied.

Offside call against Everton. Beto has been flagged for offside. James Garner is also in an offside position.

Ashley Young from Everton earned a free kick on the right side after being fouled by Jack Stephens.

The attempt is thwarted. Abdoulaye Doucouré of Everton fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. Beto provided the assist for that effort. Abdoulaye Doucouré's shot is denied.

Offside call against Southampton. Wellington is caught offside. Mateus Fernandes is also in an offside position.

Opportunity wasted! Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton had a header from within the six-yard box, aiming for the left side, but it narrowly missed the top left corner. The assist came from Dwight McNeil, who delivered a cross following a corner kick. Branthwaite's shot went off target.

Opportunity wasted. Beto from Everton took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but failed to hit the target. The assist came from Iliman Ndiaye. Beto's attempt went wide.

Corner awarded to Everton after Welington's foul. Welington will take the corner kick.

Substitution for Everton: Ashley Young comes on to replace Séamus Coleman.

Kamaldeen Sulemana from Southampton committed a foul.

Goal! Everton takes the lead 1-0 against Southampton. Iliman Ndiaye scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner. What a fantastic goal by Iliman Ndiaye!

Another offensive push underway. Beto from Everton takes a left-footed shot from close range, but the goalkeeper makes a save. Beto's attempt is on target.

Missed opportunity. Vitalii Mykolenko of Everton attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area following a corner, but it went off target.

Corner awarded to Everton after Jack Stephens allowed the ball to go out. Jack Stephens will take the corner kick.

Missed opportunity! Mateus Fernandes from Southampton took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner, but it sailed over the bar.

Corner awarded to Southampton after a deflection off Vitalii Mykolenko.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Match halted due to an injury to Nathan Wood from Southampton.

The first half has concluded with Everton leading Southampton 2-0.

The fourth official has signaled that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.

Vitalii Mykolenko from Everton has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

The attempt is thwarted. Idrissa Gueye from Everton fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The setup came from Vitalii Mykolenko, who delivered a cross.

The opening half begins...