Everton Faces Preston North End in Carabao Cup Match

Everton travels to Deepdale to face Preston North End in the Carabao Cup second round on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Manager David Moyes is expected to rotate his squad following a victory in their Premier League opener.

The Merseyside club enters the fixture after securing a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry provided a positive start to their domestic league campaign, despite facing pressure from Palace during the first half.

Wednesday's encounter allows Everton to utilize players who were substitutes or saw limited action over the weekend. The club aims to advance in a competition it has never won, after experiencing a third-round exit last season.

The fixture marks a return to familiar territory for Moyes, who concluded his playing career at Preston North End before managing the team for 234 matches prior to his departure for Everton in March 2002.

Historical records between the two sides include a 2-0 friendly victory for Everton in September 2020 and a 3-0 win in July 2010. Everton seeks to maintain momentum from its opening win, while Preston North End targets an upset on home turf.