Everton travel to Deepdale to face Preston North End in the Carabao Cup second round, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm. The Blues began their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday, but attention now turns to ending a 31-year wait for a major trophy.
Team news and line-up predictions
David Moyes is expected to name his starting side within the hour. The Everton manager rotated his team for the club's last Carabao Cup outing, which ended in a 2-0 defeat at Wolves. Chief executive Angus Kinnear has made clear that owners The Friedkin Group want a prolonged cup run this season, which could influence selection.
Our writers have offered their preferred line-ups ahead of the match. Moyes returns to a club where he both played and managed, making for an emotional evening at Deepdale.
Grealish transfer update
Everton's hopes of re-signing Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City may have hit a setback, as a Premier League rival has launched a bid for the midfielder. The full story, including Moyes' latest comments on the matter, is available separately.
The winner of tonight's tie secures a place in the third round of the competition. Everton have never won the Carabao Cup in their history, and this season presents an opportunity to end that drought.
