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Preston North End used Everton's old home for their Carabao Cup first round win over Huddersfield Town at the weekend, and the two teams will now face off in the next round
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Goodison Park was used as the venue for Preston North End's Carabao Cup first round win vs Huddersfield Town
Everything you need to know about whether there could be a possible return to Goodison Park for Everton...
Preston's temporary home: Preston temporarily relocated to Goodison Park this month because extensive £1.5million pitch redevelopment work was taking place at their home stadium, Deepdale. The project involves installing a state-of-the-art hybrid pitch with upgraded drainage and heating systems.
Carabao Cup outcome: Preston beat Huddersfield Town at Goodison Park in their Carabao Cup first round tie on Saturday. Everton fans were then left stunned on Monday night as the club were drawn to play away against Preston in the second round.
Return possibility: It has been suggested that Everton’s Carabao Cup second-round tie against Preston North End could take place at the Toffees' former home. However, reports have firmly dismissed this speculation and the fixture will not be played at the historic ground.
Work progressing: Despite the speculation on social media around Everton's potential return, work on the Deepdale playing surface is progressing on schedule. The pitch is set to be fully ready before Preston’s Championship fixture on 22 August.
Carabao Cup fixture venue: BBC journalist Giulia Bould addressed supporter speculation on social media to clarify the match venue. She confirmed that the Carabao Cup second round tie will be held at Deepdale rather than in Liverpool.
No Goodison Park return: The confirmation effectively dashes any prospects of a surreal return to Goodison Park for the Toffees' first team, with Everton having been at Hill Dickinson Stadium since the start of the 2025/26 season. Preston will subsequently host their next Carabao Cup match at their own stadium as originally drawn.