Everton vs Wolves Confirmed Lineups

Everton vs Wolves Confirmed Lineups

Get the official Everton vs Wolves confirmed lineups, team news, and match prediction. Explore key betting odds and bet builder insights ahead of kick-off.

Everton vs Wolves Confirmed Lineups

Competition

EFL Cup

Match Date

Wednesday 16 September 2026

Kick-off Time

19:45 UK time

The starting lineups for Wednesday's EFL Cup fixture between Everton and Wolves have been confirmed.

Everton Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Jordan Pickford, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Michael Keane, Jake O'Brien, Vitalii Mykolenko, James Garner, Hayden Hackney, Tyler Dibling, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Jack Grealish, Thierno Barry

Substitutes: Malik Olayiwola, James Tarkowski, Braiden Graham, Tyrique George, Charly Alcaraz, Jarrad Branthwaite, Brennan Johnson, Mark Travers, Tom King

Wolves Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: João Virgínia, Jackson Tchatchoua, Ladislav Krejcí, Toti Gomes, Ghislain Konan, Jordan James, Boubacar Traoré, Tommy Doyle, Sean Neave, Tawanda Chirewa, Raúl Jiménez

Substitutes: Marshall Munetsi, Mateus Mané, Nasser Djiga, Hugo Bueno, John Ruddy, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Adam Armstrong, Bertrand Traoré, Kieran Trippier

Everton vs Wolves Immediate Reaction

Everton

Everton set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jordan Pickford starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Michael Keane, Jake O'Brien, and Vitalii Mykolenko. James Garner and Hayden Hackney anchor the midfield pivot, while Tyler Dibling, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Jack Grealish provide attacking support for striker Thierno Barry.

Wolves

Wolves mirror that 4-2-3-1 shape, starting João Virgínia in goal behind Jackson Tchatchoua, Ladislav Krejcí, Toti Gomes, and Ghislain Konan in defence. Jordan James and Boubacar Traoré partner in central midfield, with Tommy Doyle, Sean Neave, and Tawanda Chirewa lining up behind centre-forward Raúl Jiménez.

Everton vs Wolves Reactive Bet Builder

Tonight's suggested bet builder combines four selections based on the confirmed lineups. The featured legs back Everton to win, Thierno Barry to score anytime, both teams to score, and Wolves defender Ladislav Krejcí to be shown a card.

Everton vs Wolves Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Everton have fielded an experienced spine with Jordan Pickford, Michael Keane, and Jack Grealish all in the starting eleven, giving them plenty of top-level pedigree at home. With Wolves rotating across several positions, the Toffees appear well placed to assert control and secure progression to the next round.

Result Prediction: Everton to win

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