Wolves vs Everton lineups - image of David Moyes making subtitutions
Wolves vs Everton lineups - image of David Moyes making subtitutions
Everton vs Wolves in the Carabao Cup third-round tie at Hill Dickinson Stadium repeats last season’s meeting, when Wolves beat Everton 2-0 at Molineux to eliminate them. This time, David Moyes’ Toffees have home advantage, while César Peixoto’s Wolves will be looking to cause a cup upset. Everton reached the third round after a 4-0 win over Preston North End, while Wolves defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0. The winner will advance to the fourth round.
Everton vs Wolves Team News for Carabao Cup Clash
Wolves vs Everton Predicted Lineups
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Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Last Meeting: Everton 1 Wolves 1 (January 7th 2026, Premier League)
Referee: Thomas Bramall
Everton Team News
David Moyes is expected to make changes to his Everton side as the Toffees look to progress to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The manager must balance the demands of the cup tie with Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Ipswich Town at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton began their cup campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Preston North End. Thierno Barry scored a hat-trick in that match, with Brennan Johnson also finding the net. However, Moyes may opt to rotate his squad against Wolves rather than field the same strong starting lineup.
Christian Nørgaard is listed as unavailable with a muscle injury, while Merlin Rohl is a doubt after missing last week’s draw with Tottenham. Jarrad Branthwaite has also been managing minutes following his groin surgery, although he had this to say about his fitness:
“The manager is always saying to me: ‘you need to be ready for the mid-week game.’ I’m always saying to him: ‘I know, I know,’ but I think he knows as well that we’ve got to be careful, but the fact that I was out for such a long time, there’s no point rushing things.”
With Everton’s squad stretched, the match could provide opportunities for players such as Jake O’Brien, Hayden Hackney and Tyler Dibling.
Wolves Team News
Wolves head into Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie in positive spirits after a 1–0 away win over Sheffield United last time out. Raúl Jiménez scored the late winner at Bramall Lane, giving César Peixoto’s side another important result as they continue their push up the Championship table. The Old Gold currently sit seventh in the Championship with a game in hand and just three points off the top, putting them in a competitive position as they look to challenge near the top of the table. Their recent victory over Sheffield United will provide further confidence ahead of the trip to Everton.
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However, Peixoto may be tempted to make significant changes for this cup tie, with one eye on Sunday’s meeting with West Bromwich Albion. The Black Country derby is an important fixture for Wolves, and the manager could protect some key players rather than risk them in a third-round cup match. Wolves have had a boost in terms of injury news, however, with the Express & Star reporting that despite going off injured at the weekend, Nasser Djiga will be available but is likely to be rested for this fixture.
The visitors’ expected rotation could give squad players and younger members of the team chances to impress, while established stars may be rested ahead of Sunday’s crucial league fixture.
Everton Predicted Lineup
Pickford
O’Brien
Keane
Tarkowski
Mykolenko
Garner
Dibling
Hackney
Alcaraz
Grealish
Graham
Wolves Predicted Lineup
Virginia
Tchatchoua
Olagunju
T. Gomes
Konan
Traore
Doyle
James
Armstrong
R.Gomes
Neave
The Last Word: Match Prediction
Both Everton and Wolves are likely to heavily rotate their squads for this Carabao Cup third-round tie, with neither side wanting to risk key players so early in the competition.
For Wolves, Sunday’s meeting with West Bromwich Albion will be the main focus. The Black Country derby is an important fixture for César Peixoto’s side, and the manager may be tempted to rest some of his more influential players ahead of that clash. Everton, meanwhile, have their own concerns. With David Moyes working with limited squad depth, the Toffees are unlikely to risk their star players unnecessarily, particularly with a busy run of fixtures ahead. The Carabao Cup could give fringe players and youngsters a chance to impress, while keeping the club’s key men fresh for the Premier League.
Both managers are likely to prioritise squad management over fielding their strongest possible lineups. However, Everton’s home advantage and desire to maintain their unbeaten run may ultimately see them edge through.
Prediction: Everton 3-1 Wolves
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