Everton sack Sean Dyche just hours before FA Cup clash as Seamus Coleman takes role in dugout | OneFootball

Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines to take charge against Peterborough in FA Cup

Everton have sacked Sean Dyche just hours before they face Peterborough in the FA Cup.

The 53-year-old’s contract would have expired at the end of the season but the decision has now been made to part ways with Dyche, with the club sitting 16th in the Premier League table and only a point clear of the relegation zone.

Ian Woan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer have also left Everton with Dyche.

Club captain Seamus Coleman and Under-18s head coach Leighton Baines will take charge on an interim basis, starting with Thursday night’s clash against Peterborough at Goodison Park.

Dyche arrived at Everton in January 2023 to replace Frank Lampard and has helped the Toffees stay in the Premier League, doing so last season even after twice being deducted points for breaching the league’s profitability and sustainability rules.

Everton earned draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City last month, but they have scored only 15 goals in 19 Premier League matches and failed to register even a single shot on target against Bournemouth, in what has proved to be Dyche’s final match in charge.

The Everton hierarchy will be hoping for an upturn in form under a new manager, as they look to ensure they are in the top-flight when they move into their new stadium at the start of next season.