Summary

  • Win takes Everton second in table

  • Toffees have won four league games in a row

  • Barry marks 600th PL appearance with goal

  1. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 73 mins

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    The speedy Gerard Deulofeu isn't the worst option to be able to bring off the bench at this stage against a tiring defence. Kevin Mirallas makes way for Everton.

  2. Unhappy Koemanpublished at 70 mins

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Ronny Goodlass
    Former Everton winger on BBC Radio Merseyside

    Everton manager Ronald Koeman is not happy. It's a reverse from Monday. He wants them to keep playing at a high tempo because the game is not over at 3-1.

    Ronald KoemanImage source, AFP/Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Approaching 20 minutes to go and Middlesbrough still haven't had a shot on target in this match.

    Their goal, which put them in front remember, was an own goal from Everton goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.

    They're about to make another substitution - Viktor Fischer is set to come on.

    Maarten StekenlenburgImage source, Getty Images
  4. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 66 mins

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    There's a spot of pinball in the Middlesbrough box as Kevin Mirallas, Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley all attempt to divert the ball past Victor Valdes.

    Seconds later, Lukaku takes a whack to the calf and that's his last action of the match. Enner Valencia comes on to replace him - it's a Toffees debut for the man on loan from West Ham.

    Romelu LukakuImage source, Reuters
  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 63 mins

    #bbcfootball

    Benjamin Jones: Great comeback from Everton. We look so much more composed compared to last season.

    Stephen MCP Brogarth: Everton's Seamus Coleman has to be the greatest ever Premier League signing at £60,000. It's a week's wage.

    Daniel Ljunggren: It's going to be a long tough season for Boro. Everton are finding this far too easy.

  6. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 59 mins

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Middlesbrough are throwing on a second striker with about 30 minutes to play.

    David Nugent is on for Emilio Nsue, and it looks like it's going to be a straight 4-4-2 for Aitor Karanka's Boro.

  7. 'Barkley has given it a go'published at 58 mins

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Ronny Goodlass
    Former Everton winger on BBC Radio Merseyside

    If Ross Barkley had been dropped today it would really have hit his confidence but he's come out and given it a real go. The manager has shown faith in him.

    As if to prove the point, Barkley twists his way past Stewart Downing and whistles a shot towards the near post, which is well saved by Victor Valdes.

    Ross BarkleyImage source, PA
  8. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    You get the feeling a fourth Everton goal isn't far away, with the home side high on confidence and Middlesbrough needing to take a couple more risks as the second half wears on.

  9. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    When on top form, there can't be too many better Premier League full-backs than Seamus Coleman.

    The Everton right-back has got himself a goal already today, and he's been a focal point for most of the home side's attacks in this match.

    Here's his touch map...

    Seamus ColemanImage source, Opta
  10. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    You have to go back to May 2000 to find Middlesbrough's last league win at Goodison Park.

    Brian Deane and Juninho scored in a 2-0 victory that day.

    It looks like the wait will go on for Boro, who looked good in the opening stages, but those two goals before half-time appear to have killed off their chances.

    JuninhoImage source, Rex Features
  11. KICK-OFFpublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 17 September 2016

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Back under way at Goodison Park.

  12. Postpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 17 September 2016

    HT: Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Barry marked his 600th Premier League appearance with Everton's first-half equaliser.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 17 September 2016

    #bbcfootball

    Daniel Woodley: Merseyside football is looking pretty handsome right now.

    Johnny Magrinho: This is incredible from Everton. They've shown great composure to turn this game around after that horrendous decision early on.

    Bob Moss: Will Ross Barkley ever reach his potential or is he another overrated English player who flatters to deceive?

    Ross BarkleyImage source, Getty Images
  14. 'Flying'published at 18:24 British Summer Time 17 September 2016

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

  15. Postpublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 17 September 2016

    HT: Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Well, what a first half. It was a half which took a while to get going, but by the end we had two controversial incidents to mull over, four goals and Everton in charge.

    Everton celebrateImage source, Reuters
  16. 'Lukaku didn't touch it'published at 18:18 British Summer Time 17 September 2016

    HT: Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

    Ronny Goodlass
    Former Everton winger on BBC Radio Merseyside

    Romelu Lukaku is claiming it but he never touched it.

    Anyway, it's in the back of the net. They can argue at the end about who scored it. It's a good finish to the half.

    Romelu LukakuImage source, PA
  17. HALF-TIMEpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 17 September 2016

    Everton 3-1 Middlesbrough

  18. goal

    GOAL - Everton 3-1 Middlesbroughpublished at 45 mins

    Romelu Lukaku

    Two goals in quick succession and Everton are in control.

    A right-wing cross from Yannick Bolasie nestles in the far corner. Did Romelu Lukaku get a touch? He thinks so, but it's debatable.

    Romelu LukakuImage source, Getty Images
  19. 'Deserved'published at 43 mins

    Everton 2-1 Middlesbrough

    Ronny Goodlass
    Former Everton winger on BBC Radio Merseyside

    What a lovely build-up - the keeper had no chance as it's a really good finish. It's what Everton deserve based on the last 20-25 minutes.

  20. goal

    GOAL - Everton 2-1 Middlesbroughpublished at 41 mins

    Seamus Coleman

    Everton lead with a super goal from Seamus Coleman.

    The Republic of Ireland full-back dances past two Middlesbrough defenders and then almost passes the ball into the corner with his left foot.

    Everton, having trailed 1-0, now lead on the stroke of half-time and will go two points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City as things stand.

    Seamus ColemanImage source, Reuters