Summary

  • West Ham XI: Adrian, Jenkinson, Reid, Collins, Cresswell, Kouyate, Song, Noble, Downing, Valencia, Cole

  • Everton XI: Howard, Coleman, Stones, Jagielka, Galloway, Barry, McCarthy, Lennon, Barkley, Osman, Lukaku

  1. Postpublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    Leon Osman has the first shot of the match with a toe-poke from the edge of the box but Adrian at full-stretch, tips it around the post for an Everton corner. From the corner there are chances for John Stones and James McCarthy but both scuff their shots

  2. Kick-offpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    And we're under way.

  3. Postpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    Carlton Cole was in the line-up seven years ago when West Ham last beat Everton in the league.

  4. Postpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    Zimbabwe flagImage source, Getty Images

    By our calculations, Everton's Brendan Galloway is the fourth Zimbabwe-born player to feature in the Premier League.

  5. Postpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    The bubbles are blowing, the West Ham fans are in good voice and the teams are out in the bright sunshine in east London.

  6. Everton's latest youngsterpublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    Brendan GallowayImage source, Getty Images

    So it's a Premier League debut for Zimbabwe-born 19-year-old defender Brendan Galloway.

    Here's a few facts about the teenager:

    • Moved to Goodison Park in August 2014 and signed a five-year deal.

    • An accomplished centre-half who can also play in defensive midfield, the then 18-year-old arrived having made 17 senior appearances for MK Dons.

    • Became the League One club's youngest ever first-team player in November 2011 when he made his debut against Nantwich Town aged just 15.

    • Brendan has represented England at Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 level.

  7. Operation Stop Lukakupublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    Romelu LukakuImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Lukaku has scored against West Ham every time he has played for Everton

    West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has identified Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku as Everton's danger man.

    "We have to make sure we stop Lukaku, " said Allardyce. "Because he always scores against us, that's something we have to do. He scores every time we play them."

    The 22-year-old has scored three times against the Hammers this season, twice in the FA Cup and once in the league.

  8. Postpublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    West Ham factImage source, BBC Sport
  9. Postpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    Martin Fisher
    Match of the Day commentator

    "UEFA have awarded England an additional slot in next season's competition after finishing in the top three of the governing body's Respect Fair Play rankings.

    "Currently, West Ham and Everton are best placed to profit from this wild card. So the team with the fewest names in the notebook of referee Kevin Friend will have taken a huge step towards qualifying even if they've lost the game 5-0!

    "Instead of goal celebrations maybe the players have spent the week rehearsing elaborate choreographed moves to be unveiled on the avoidance of a yellow?!

    "Mind you, that's assuming that the clubs WANT to be in the Europa League."

  10. Team newspublished at 14:41 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    Alex Song starts for West Ham as the midfielder completes his comeback from a back injury. Striker Carlton Cole and defender Winston Reid also start for the Hammers. Club captain Kevin Nolan will miss the game due to a family bereavement.

    Everton give a Premier League debut to 19-year-old Zimbabwe-born Brendan Galloway. England defender Leighton Baines has undergone ankle surgery.

    West Ham: Adrian, Jenkinson, Reid, Collins, Cresswell, Kouyate, Song, Noble, Downing, Valencia, Cole. Subs: Jarvis, Nene, O'Brien, Amalfitano, Jaaskelainen, Burke, Lee.

    Everton: Howard, Coleman, Stones, Jagielka, Galloway, Barry, McCarthy, Lennon, Barkley, Osman, Lukaku. Subs: Robles, McGeady, Kone, Mirallas, Naismith, Besic, Garbutt.

  11. Postpublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 16 May 2015

    Europa League trophyImage source, Bongarts

    Think this match is a dead rubber? then think again.

    Just three points separate West Ham in 10th and Everton in 11th. There is the battle to be in the top half of the table and more importantly a battle for a Europa League place.

    That is because both teams are riding high in the Fair Play table so cards not goals could be the focus today at Upton Park.