Everton’s U18s return to FA Youth Cup action on Friday with a quarter-final tie against Manchester City.
Keith Southern’s side made it past Ipswich Town after extra-time in the previous round to set up their clash against the Citizens.
The Young Blues will head into the game in good form, with Everton beating Burnley 5-0 at the weekend.
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Everton striker Braiden Graham. Everton manager David Moyes.
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Eyes will be on Braiden Graham, who returns to the U18s as he has throughout the FA Youth Cup campaign.
Match Detail Information
Fixture Man City U18s vs Everton (FA Youth Cup quarter-final)
Date & Time Friday, 13 March 2026 (Kick-off 7pm GMT)
Venue Joie Stadium
Tickets £3 Adults / £1 Concessions
Broadcast Live on YouTube
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How to buy tickets for Man City U18s vs Everton in FA Youth Cup
Supporters are able to purchase tickets for the FA Youth Cup quarter-final meeting at the Joie Stadium over on Man City’s website.
Limited tickets remain, with an adult ticket costing £3 and all concessions priced at just £1.
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Everton's Braiden Graham inspecting the pitch before the match during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Everton. Everton midfielder Malik Olayiwola. Justin Clarke of Everton looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Accrington Stanley and Everton.
Credit: Getty Images/Andrew Kearns – CameraSport/Kevin Hodgson/MI News/NurPhoto/Matt McNulty.
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The game is being held at the Joie Stadium, which is on the Etihad Campus just across the road from the Etihad Stadium.
How to watch Man City U18s vs Everton
Last time out in the FA Youth Cup game against Ipswich, Everton streamed the game from the Hill Dickinson Stadium on EvertonTV.
It remains to be seen whether the Blues will be doing the same for Friday’s game in Manchester.
Everton News will keep you updated on any changes to this. However, the FA Cup YouTube channel will be live streaming the match live from Manchester.
You will also be able to monitor live updates on Everton News’ live blog from the Joie Stadium.
Everton U18 players to watch out for
Naturally, Graham will be the player who Everton fans will have a keen eye on.
Everton’s U21s coach Paul Tait has waxed lyrical about Graham, with his recent performances in the Premier League 2 highlighting his talent.
The 18-year-old is not the only exciting prospect to be emerging from the Everton academy, with Shea Pita also impressing Tait.
Although the 16-year-old winger has recently been called up to the U21s, Pita did score the opening goal in the game against Ipswich in the last round.
Goalkeeper Douglass Lukjanciks has also been promoted to the U21s, but it will be intriguing to see whether he returns to Southern’s selection for the cup outing.
What teams remain in the FA Youth Cup
Wayne Rooney thrived in the FA Youth Cup all those years back and this year is a big opportunity for the Blues to write their name in hisotry.
Half of the quarter finals have actually already taken place earlier this week:
Aston Villa 2-3 Crystal Palace
Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Burnley
Everton have not won the FA Youth Cup since 1998, with a massive opportunity to get their hands on it for the first time in almost three decades.
The remaining fixtures include:
Manchester City v Everton
Manchester United v Sunderland
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