Four-goal Browne ends Everton's title hopes

Marcus Browne scored all four goals as West Ham United beat Everton 4-0 at Southport to end the Toffees' hopes of retaining the Premier League 2 Division 1 title.

The Hammers captain (pictured) opened the scoring in the 38th minute from a tight angle, before doubling the lead with a low shot soon after half-time.

Alfie Lewis cleared an effort from Toffees substitute Boris Mathis off the line, before Browne completed his hat-trick from a counter-attack.

He hit his fourth from 25 yards to move West Ham up to fifth, two points above Everton. The Toffees are now sixth and can no longer catch leaders Leicester City.

See: Everton report | West Ham report

Next fixtures

Everton: 16 Apr v Liverpool (H) PL2
West Ham: 16 Apr v Derby (A) PL2

Marcus Browne's four goals v Everton