
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 |
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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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