Everton vs Fulham live commentary

Team news

Everton make one change to the team that started the 2-0 win over West Ham, with Neal Maupay replacing Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack.

Fulham make two changes to the team that lost 3-0 to Newcastle, with Bernd Leno replacing Marek Rodak in goal and Manor Solomon replacing Willian in attack.

First half

Everton started the game brightly and had the first chance after just two minutes, but Maupay's header from a Demarai Gray cross went wide.

Fulham grew into the game and had a good chance of their own after 10 minutes, but Aleksandar Mitrovic's header from a Kenny Tete cross was saved by Jordan Pickford.

The game settled down after that and there were few chances for either side until the 30th minute, when Maupay put Everton ahead with a low shot from inside the area.

Second half

Fulham started the second half well and had a good chance to equalize after 50 minutes, but Mitrovic's shot from close range was blocked by Pickford.

Everton then had a chance to extend their lead after 60 minutes, but Gray's shot from the edge of the area was saved by Leno.

Fulham continued to press for an equalizer and had a great chance after 70 minutes, but Mitrovic's header from a Tete cross went just wide.

Everton held on for the win and moved up to 12th in the table, while Fulham remained in 19th place.

Conclusion

Everton claimed a much-needed victory over Fulham at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.

Neal Maupay scored the only goal of the game in the 30th minute, and the Toffees held on for a 1-0 win.

The result sees Everton move up to 12th in the Premier League table, while Fulham remain in the relegation zone.