Everton to host Lille in pre-season friendly at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 15

Everton will host Lille in a pre-season friendly at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 15 as both clubs continue preparations for the 2026-27 campaign. The fixture pits David Moyes’ Everton against Davide Ancelotti’s LOSC Lille.

Everton arrive with mixed pre-season form, having won two of five friendlies; their most recent outing was a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United in which they were described as the better side. Lille have played four warm-up matches and won two, leaving the French club optimistic but facing an away challenge.

Thierno Barry has scored in consecutive matches for Everton, having been the sole goalscorer against VfB Stuttgart and opening the scoring versus Newcastle United. The 23-year-old French striker is cited as an important presence for the Toffees in the final third and will be seeking another contribution on Saturday. "Thierno🥶A big season incoming for our No.11. pic.twitter.com/BjC7V69NZm"

The article also states: "The 23-year-old is going to play a crucial role for Lille both in the midfield and on the attacking front. He scored a quick goal against Hamburg in the last club friendly outing." Hákon Arnar Haraldsson is named as a player who will look to trouble opposition defences during the match.

Everton could be without James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam because of a lack of fitness. For LOSC Lille, Hamza Igamane is not going to be in action. He is injured.

Expected lineups published in the preview list Everton as: Travers (GK); Patterson, Tarkowski, Keane, Mukolenko; Hackney; Ndiaye, Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, George; Barry. Lille are listed as: Ozer (GK); Santos, Ngoy, Ribeiro, Perraud; Bentaleb, Mukau; Onal, Heraldsson, Diaoune; Giroud.

Both sides field recognised players and the preview suggests the home side will hold a slight edge, with Everton FC likely to come out on top. The match will be staged at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 15 and Everton TV is listed as the only way to watch the live stream.