Everton will prepare for cup action in front of a capacity crowd at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time, with Mansfield Town paying a visit on Wednesday night.
The Toffees have hosted 148 different opponents over the 133 years spent playing at Goodison Park, but the clash against League One side Mansfield Town will be the first time the two sides meet head-to-head.
Having beaten Brighton 2-0 last Sunday, the mood in Merseyside is positive ahead of the second round of the EFL Cup. Everton also secured the signing of Tyler Dibling earlier this week but he’s unlikely to feature in this clash.
Everton Team News and Predicted Starting XI
Everton Team News
David Moyes will probably look to rotate his side and keep his bench players sharp with valuable minutes here with one eye on the trip to Molineux to face Wolves this Saturday. Defenders Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko and Nathan Patterson are out of contention with injuries, while teenager Adam Aznou could make his official debut here after missing the first two games due to injury.
Mark Travers, signed as an understudy to Jordan Pickford, could also don the gloves for this game, while Tim Iroegbunam, off the back of an impressive performance against Brighton, could start in midfield again, looking to build momentum for the rest of the season.
Dwight McNeil could be due for his first start this season, and there might be minutes for Harrison Armstrong, who came on in the dying minutes of the previous game.
Everton’s predicted starting XI: Travers; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Aznou; Iroegbunam, Garner; McNeil, Alcaraz, Dewsbury-Hall; Beto
When is Everton vs Mansfield Town?
The second round of the Carabao Cup fixture between Everton and Mansfield Town will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:45 pm BST.
Where to Watch Everton vs Mansfield Town?
Everton vs Mansfield Town 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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2 Posted 27/08/2025 at 09:16:09
Phoned the club, recorded message: “Due to high volume we are not accepting calls today. Phone back tomorrow.”
3 Posted 27/08/2025 at 09:44:27
I'm in the same boat and it's going to be a mad scramble come 10 am.
I've had an email saying payment has been successful and season ticket activated but my season ticket still shows the Brighton game as the next game.
4 Posted 27/08/2025 at 09:55:25
It updated, and is now showing just as a 'Season Ticket', as I would expect. I suspect that actually stating 'Brighton' was another first game glitch.
5 Posted 27/08/2025 at 09:58:34
Something to do with switching auto update off then on again?
6 Posted 27/08/2025 at 10:04:54
Just flash it at them and walk in.
7 Posted 27/08/2025 at 10:09:14
https://bsky.app/profile/uppergwladysblu.bsky.social/post/3lxc4pvnyac2j
8 Posted 27/08/2025 at 10:10:46
I also received an email thanking me for buying a membership, which is bizarre
9 Posted 27/08/2025 at 10:11:31
10 Posted 27/08/2025 at 10:14:10
11 Posted 27/08/2025 at 10:25:42
As a Club View member, I am really getting fed up.
12 Posted 27/08/2025 at 10:28:29
Thank you very much. For 24 hours without success, I have been trying to sort my brother-in-law's old Samsung Android phone.
I followed your instructions and he is now the proud owner of a pass for tonight's Mansfield game.
13 Posted 27/08/2025 at 11:13:31
14 Posted 27/08/2025 at 11:15:06
In my case, it refreshed the Google Wallet to show tonight's Mansfield game. Hopefully this works for others with an Android phone.
I anticipate chaos and confusion outside the ground tonight if this is a widespread issue.
15 Posted 27/08/2025 at 11:41:43
As an aside to tonight's game, I briefly met with John Mac Sny before the Brighton game and he's of the opinion that he has been blocked and banned from TW by Michael Kendrick (don't know if this is correct or not).
Anyway he asked me if I would pass on his regards and best wishes to all on ToffeeWeb.
It's really great he got to attend our first competitive game at the new ground.
16 Posted 27/08/2025 at 11:46:11
17 Posted 27/08/2025 at 11:50:56
After all this palaver, it would just be the icing on the cake to turn up and your phone is flat! 😂😂😂
18 Posted 27/08/2025 at 12:04:38
I rang at 10; after a 45-minute wait, I spoke to some guy for approximately 15 seconds who said they will send them by email now. And sorted! 👍
19 Posted 27/08/2025 at 12:15:58
I received an email to say it had been updated though so hopefully ok.
20 Posted 27/08/2025 at 12:16:26
21 Posted 27/08/2025 at 12:20:40
22 Posted 27/08/2025 at 12:24:18
No pushovers Mansfield, will be like Wembley for them hey. What a magnificent new home we have! 💙
No ticket probs at my end, but I am not a STH. Just emailed out and click to send to Google Wallet and jobs a good un.
There is a message in the Google wallet that says to access the stadium, just need to unlock the phone and hold to the reader.
If this means they don't need to see the QR code but can tell by some other way we have a ticket, not sure how that works, but maybe could be helpful for anyone who has been allocated a ticket but has not been able to see it? No idea if that is a goer or not. Hopefully it works if there are still issues with seeing the ticket despite it being allocated to your phone. Good luck all and UTFT!
23 Posted 27/08/2025 at 12:38:35
All very well saying teething problems etc, technical glitches, that is little or no consolation to someone who has paid and still can't get the ticket to gain entry!
24 Posted 27/08/2025 at 12:43:08
We should go all out and try and win this competition, it's the only chance we have of winning a trophy.
We are desperate for a trophy, we have waited long enough for one.
25 Posted 27/08/2025 at 12:52:38
26 Posted 27/08/2025 at 12:58:59
27 Posted 27/08/2025 at 13:47:36
I lean towards the B team and see what happens. If we have to bring on some of our star players to rescue the situation, so be it.
I would hate to jeopardise our League season because of injuries for the chance to win this cup.
28 Posted 27/08/2025 at 13:48:56
29 Posted 27/08/2025 at 13:49:34
Hope to see what Aznou can do at left-back, if he's fit.
30 Posted 27/08/2025 at 13:49:46
No guarantees chasing a game can bring a positive result.
31 Posted 27/08/2025 at 14:05:10
Hopefully he is fit to start against Wolves.
32 Posted 27/08/2025 at 14:05:19
33 Posted 27/08/2025 at 14:14:20
Travers
Aznou
Keane
O' Brien
Garner or Coleman
Irooegbunam
Alcaraz
Armstrong
Dibling
Barry
McNeil
34 Posted 27/08/2025 at 14:19:41
I was assured going forward that the ticket would automatically roll over to the next game… I will not be holding my breath.
35 Posted 27/08/2025 at 14:39:37
It would be a mistake not to do that as team needs to be ready fast, so that it doesn't lose track on the league table.
The only change would be Aznou as he is the only fit left-back, with Garner in Alcaraz's place.
36 Posted 27/08/2025 at 14:54:27
37 Posted 27/08/2025 at 15:02:02
Hopefully, just “teething troubles”
38 Posted 27/08/2025 at 15:22:15
I agree. Strongest team. We do not want to risk the feel good vibe and new stadium aura by putting out a half baked team with the risk Mansfield Town could be the first away team to win at the new stadium.
39 Posted 27/08/2025 at 15:30:33
40 Posted 27/08/2025 at 15:35:36
41 Posted 27/08/2025 at 15:37:55
Amateurs.
42 Posted 27/08/2025 at 15:48:34
43 Posted 27/08/2025 at 16:20:48
Aznou if fit needs game time especially with Mykolenko still out, and Coleman, Armstrong and McNeil should start, also Barry needs more minutes.
44 Posted 27/08/2025 at 16:50:16
45 Posted 27/08/2025 at 16:50:37
I'm very much hoping to see Seamus today. I still love watching him play. But going against the Barry consensus, I want to see Chermiti up top. This is an ideal opportunity to get him developmental minutes.
46 Posted 27/08/2025 at 17:25:20
No latter day Paul Revere stepped forward in this instance... pretty sure John Mc has been banned/blocked for over a year now.
47 Posted 27/08/2025 at 17:56:20
We're starting to get a squad together, so there will be some changes. McNeil should start, I think we should keep him happy and involved as he can cover anywhere from 3 to 5 positions as injuries and suspensions will no doubt occur - he's been our top assist maker in recent years and also knows how to score goals. We've only got Grealish for one season, as it stands, replacing him next summer might be very difficult indeed! He might teach Dwight and others some tricks while he's here.
48 Posted 27/08/2025 at 17:56:39
49 Posted 27/08/2025 at 18:01:41
50 Posted 27/08/2025 at 18:06:23
51 Posted 27/08/2025 at 18:12:15
Piss ups and brewery’s comes to mind.
52 Posted 27/08/2025 at 18:15:28
53 Posted 27/08/2025 at 18:29:06
His team will give us a very good run out tonight. Looking forward to it.
54 Posted 27/08/2025 at 18:29:19
Maybe a 10-minute cameo at the end if we are 8-0 up.
55 Posted 27/08/2025 at 18:32:29
If anything, try Dewsbury-Hall deeper and Grealish at ‘10', get McNeil some minutes and make sure Dibling gets on the field.
56 Posted 27/08/2025 at 18:34:44
57 Posted 27/08/2025 at 18:35:20
I didn't realize Cloughie Junior as the manager. He has a history of causing cup upsets with smaller clubs like Burton, and Sheff Utd when they were in tier 3.
58 Posted 27/08/2025 at 18:36:56
59 Posted 27/08/2025 at 19:26:56
We need a Trump like amnesty for our friends!
60 Posted 27/08/2025 at 19:54:34
Strong bench should then be available if necessary to seal the victory.
COYB! Hoping for another rousing performance.
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1 Posted 27/08/2025 at 09:10:37
Not sure who will lead the line, I think he might play Beto. Not sure he can change the back 4 to much.