Anjishnu Roy 22/09/2025 10comments  |  Jump to last

Everton make their return to cup action and will face Wolves once again on their trip to Molineux for the third round of the EFL Cup this Tuesday.

The Blues will be looking to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in the Anfield derby and are taking on a Wolves side in free-fall. Vitor Pereira’s side have lost all five of their Premier League games this season and Everton will be looking to contribute to that crisis by securing their second win over the hosts already this season.

The two sides faced each other at Molineux just before the international break with David Moyes’s side securing a 3-2 triumph. The trio of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye, Jack Grealish was at its mercurial best in that display, but unforced errors at the back from the Toffees allowed the scoreline to be more flattering for Wolves.

Everton beat League One side Mansfield Town 2-0 in the previous round of the cup competition, thanks to goals from Charly Alcaraz and Beto. Meanwhile, Wolves got the better of West Ham 3-2 with Jorgen Strand Larsen scoring twice in the dying minutes to secure a comeback victory.

Wolves vs Everton - Team News and Predicted Starting XI

Everton Team News

David Moyes might be tempted to make a series of changes to his starting XI for this game, allowing some rest to those who have played week in and week out so far. The season is going to be long, and rotations while maintaining a competitive balance will be key.

Mark Travers is expected to be the cup keeper and will take his place in between the sticks while captain Seamus Coleman, who was impressive in the previous cup game against Mansfield Town, is likely to replace Jake O’Brien.

James Garner could slot into the middle with Tim Iroegbunam and 19-year-old Tyler Dibling, signed from Southampton this summer, is expected to make his first start for his new club on the right wing. 

Either Iliman Ndiaye or Jack Grealish would probably take up the left flank and Thierno Barry should start ahead of Beto in this fixture.

Everton’s predicted starting XI: Mark Travers (GK), Seamus Coleman, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Vitalii Mykolenko, Tim Iroegbunam, James Garner, Tyler Dibling, Charly Alcaraz, Iliman Ndiaye, Thierno Barry

When is Wolves vs Everton?

Everton will take on Wolves in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, August 23. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:45 pm local time.

Where to Watch the Carabao Cup game between Wolves and Everton?

Wolves vs Everton’s Carabao Cup match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports+. It will also be available for live streaming on SkyGo and NOW TV.

 

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Mike Powell
1 Posted 22/09/2025 at 18:18:30
I expect some of the squad players to play, the likes of Aznou, Dibling, Alacarz, Barry, Coleman, McNeil and Iroegbunam.

I think they will all get a run out.

Bobby Mallon
2 Posted 22/09/2025 at 19:20:25
Barry needs a run out.
Bill Hawker
3 Posted 22/09/2025 at 19:36:19
Finally, we have a bench and depth that we can be hopeful with.

Still more work to go in that area (right and left back anyone?) but hopefully gone are the days where players have to play every match because we don't have players that can come in and do the business.

I'm looking forward to seeing Barry, Dibling, and Alcaraz as well as McNeil.

Shaun Parker
4 Posted 22/09/2025 at 19:45:02
I think McNeil should start more. He was one of our best players last season and can score goals. He’s been unlucky not to get any game time.
Mike Gaynes
5 Posted 22/09/2025 at 19:58:25
Slightly different lineup for me. I predict McNeil starts instead of Ndiaye, who has had a bit of a niggle, and Röhl starts ahead of Garner, who hasn't had a minute's rest this season.

And if Mykolenko isn't fully healed, expect young Aznou.

Liam Mogan
6 Posted 22/09/2025 at 20:15:57
I think we may see a near full-strength team tomorrow, with only the odd change. We played early Saturday and don't play again until next Monday. Unless someone is carrying a knock, no real need for rotation.

James Tarkowski spoke yesterday about prioritsing the cups this season, and Moyes must realise he only has a season or 2 left to add some silverware to his record.

Oliver Molloy
7 Posted 22/09/2025 at 20:39:41
We need to show up and win to get us going again -- but, given their disastrous start to the season, Wolves also badly need a win...

Let's hope it doesn't happen against us!

Kevin Molloy
8 Posted 22/09/2025 at 21:21:53
Wolves put their reserves out last time, I can't imagine they are suddenly going to care about the Milk Cup.

I'm of the same opinion.

Robert Tressell
9 Posted 22/09/2025 at 21:27:08
I care very much about this game. This tournament is possibly our best chance of doing something meaningful this season.

Forget resting players -- we're not in a relegation fight. Take it seriously, please, Everton. You can blood fringe players in Premier League games.

Rob Halligan
10 Posted 22/09/2025 at 21:54:07
Robert, me and 3,000 other Blues fans travelling to Wolves tomorrow night also care very much about this game.

All this talk about resting players for fear of getting injured is, quite honestly, laughable. Players can just as easily get injured in league games or even on the training field, which has already happened to one or two of ours this season.

As I always say, start your strongest possible team, get a healthy lead, then make substitutions. 2-0 will probably make a healthy lead tomorrow night, maybe even before half-time. Wolves have one heck of a tough game this weekend, away at Spurs on Saturday evening, so they are far more likely to rest some players than we are.

If Moyes played a strong team against Mansfield in the last round, then I certainly can't see him playing a so-called weaker team tomorrow night. A comfortable 3-0 win for the Blues!

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