The FA Cup dream over for another year, the key men were shuffled around as Neil Thompson kept one eye on a monster clash with Coventry in midweek.
But who were the stand-outs and who struggled to keep up the pace? Let’s take a look at our player ratings from a big night at Goodison Park.
13. Callum Paterson - 6
Worked hard, smashed Everton keeper Olsen and caused one or two problems elsewhere. Off for Brown on the hour. Photo: Steve Ellis
14. Julian Borner - 5
Again, a very tough ask to walk back into this side against this lot after such a long lay-off. But he was sleepy on two of Everton's goals and didn't quite step up as an inexperienced defence needed him to. Photo: David Rogers
15. Ciaran Brennan - 7
Had a very, very tough task in keeping Everton's full-strength attack quiet and did well in the main. One or two lapses in concentration balanced-off by a hearty effort and some important interventions. Photo: Steve Ellis