Everton’s U21s are back in action in the Premier League 2 on Friday evening, with a game against Sunderland at Walton Hall Park.
Paul Tait’s Everton U21s side were forced to settle for a draw on Monday afternoon during their game at Finch Farm against Burnley.
Braiden Graham scored again for Everton’s U21s as the spotlight only intensifies on his impressive run of form across the youth sides.
Match Detail Information
Fixture Everton U21 vs Sunderland (Premier League 2)
Date & Time Friday, 20 February 2026. Kick-off: 7pm GMT
Venue Walton Hall Park
Tickets £5 Adults / £3 Juniors
Broadcast Live on Everton TV
Although the U21s threw away a two-goal lead on Monday, they did extend their unbeaten run across all competitions to five games.
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Tait has confirmed Graham will be playing against Sunderland as his squad has been depleted by various loan departures over the winter.
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How to buy tickets for Everton U21s vs Sunderland in Premier League 2
Tickets are available for Everton fans to purchase through their website for the Premier League 2 meeting between Everton U21s and Sunderland.
The meeting between the two sides, who are separated by just five points, will be held at Walton Hall Park, which is the usual home of the U21s.
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Although tickets are available for £5 per adult and £3 per child, if you are a Season Ticket, Premium, Forever Blue+ and Forever Blue member, you can claim a free ticket for the game.
How to watch Everton U21s vs Sunderland
Tait’s side will be looking to get back to winning ways, and Everton fans can watch the meeting at Walton Hall Park on EvertonTV.
A subscription to the service costs £3.49 per month
After the game on Monday, Tait was impressed with Graham’s robustness as he is now set to play his third game in just eight days.
As Everton fans grow increasingly more interested in Graham’s progress, you can also keep up to speed with live updates from the game on Everton.News.
Everton U21 players to watch vs Sunderland
Of course, the standout name is going to be Graham, with the 18-year-old proving to be the exciting goal threat emerging from the academy.
However, Tait praised midfielder Callum Bates following Monday’s draw against Burnley after the youngster put in another solid showing.
The 20-year-old was able to make a smart interception against the Clarets before setting up Kingsford Boakye for the second goal of the afternoon.
Another Everton U21 player to keep an eye on is goalkeeper Douglass Lukjanciks, who has just earned a promotion up the age groups from the U18 starter.
George Pickford has departed Everton for Southport on loan and Lukjanciks has taken his spot between the sticks.
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