Everton v Wolves: Carabao Cup 2026-27 third-round starting lineups and pre-match updates

Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers meet at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the third round of the Carabao Cup on 16 September 2026, with confirmed starting lineups and pre-match updates released ahead of the tie.

Everton arrive unbeaten since the start of the new season under David Moyes and will look to build on a 4-0 EFL Cup victory over Preston North End in their previous cup outing. The Toffees have recorded back-to-back draws in their last three matches, most recently a goalless draw with Tottenham Hotspur in which their defence was singled out for praise. Playing at home at Hill Dickinson Stadium is expected to be an advantage for Everton.

Wolverhampton Wanderers were demoted to the English second division last season and head into this cup tie after three wins from their opening six league games under César Peixoto. Wolves beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 in their last Carabao Cup fixture and arrive unbeaten in their last two meetings with Everton.

Midfielder James Garner was one of Everton’s standout performers in the 0-0 draw with Tottenham, registering the most defensive contributions (17) and anchoring the midfield; the 25-year-old English midfielder is set to play a key role again. Match reports noted his work rate and control across the centre of the park during that fixture.

Wolves will start 35-year-old Mexican striker Raul Jimenez, who came off the bench to score the match-winning goal in their most recent EFL Championship contest against Sheffield United. Jimenez’s inclusion is noted as part of Wolves’ plan to challenge the Premier League side Everton in this cup tie.

The third-round Carabao Cup tie between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers takes place at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 16 September 2026, with the result deciding which club progresses in the competition.