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15/09/2026, Goodison Park, Liverpool, England
EFL Cup, Round 3

Everton Vs Birmingham

Everton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: L Thomas (GK) , D Thomson (CB) , E Akinsiku (CB) , R Adee (RB) , J Hoyos (LB) , I Sheridan (CDM) , K Frisk (CAM) , R Paterson (RM) , J MacLellan (LM) , R Whitfield (ST) , R Barca (ST) And the subs are: J Hocq (CB) , S Alviso (CB) , O Harding (CM) , L Kikkunen (CM) , E Scheper (ST)

Birmingham play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: L Gam (GK) , J Molony (CB) , H Maduabuchi (CB) , P Devin (RB) , B McCamey (LB) , Z Zniti (CM) , D Laidlaw (CM) , P Molloy (CDM) , G Bryars (CAM) , F McCormick (ST) , M Slawinski (ST) And the subs are: S Barberis (CB) , S Kakon (CB) , D Steen (CM) , G Blower (CM) , Z Leary (ST)

Welcome to Goodison Park in Liverpool, England where Everton will face Birmingham City.  This is round 3 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 36905.

1' - Everton kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Edward Akinsiku slides the ball to Dave Thomson.  Dave Thomson plays a short pass to Jack MacLellan.  Jack MacLellan sees a run from Rodrigo Barca.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Rodrigo Barca is able to take the ball.  Rodrigo Barca strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Everton.  Kerr Frisk places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

11' - Jair Hoyos sees a run from Robert Paterson.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Robert Paterson runs on to the ball.  Robert Paterson attempts a shot...and Robert Paterson scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Everton player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

12' - Birmingham kick the ball off for the restart.  

16' - Dave Thomson plays the ball to Robert Paterson.  Robert Paterson sees Ryan Whitfield making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ryan Whitfield takes the ball.  Ryan Whitfield tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

21' - Edward Akinsiku spots a run from Ryan Whitfield.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ryan Whitfield is able to control the ball.  Ryan Whitfield attempts a shot towards goal...and Ryan Whitfield scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Everton player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

21' - Birmingham kick the ball off for the restart.  

25' - Zakwan Zniti passes to Blake McCamey.  Blake McCamey finds Hayden Maduabuchi with a short pass.  Hayden Maduabuchi passes a long ball to George Bryars.  George Bryars hits a shot from distance...but the shot is saved by Lloyd Thomas!  

32' - John Molony finds George Bryars with a long pass.  George Bryars whips in a cross, finding Fred McCormick.  Fred McCormick jumps up and gets his head to the ball attempting to beat the keeper...and Fred McCormick scores!  That's a nice goal from the Birmingham player!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

33' - Everton kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Edward Akinsiku plays a long pass to Isaac Sheridan.  Isaac Sheridan attempts to use his skills to beat Patrick Devin, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

42' - Isaac Sheridan sees a run from Kerr Frisk.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Kerr Frisk runs on to the ball.  Kerr Frisk looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Kerr Frisk for Everton!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

42' - Birmingham kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Birmingham kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Paul Molloy passes to Zakwan Zniti.  Zakwan Zniti finds Paul Molloy with a short pass.  Paul Molloy plays a short pass to Hayden Maduabuchi.  Rodrigo Barca dispossesses Hayden Maduabuchi and gains possession for his team.  Everton attempt a quick counter attack.  Hayden Maduabuchi successfully tackles Rodrigo Barca and the ball goes loose.  Jack MacLellan tries to beat Paul Molloy using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Jack MacLellan runs with the ball!  

52' - Jack MacLellan spots a run from Kerr Frisk.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Kerr Frisk is able to take the ball.  Kerr Frisk attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Lewys Gam stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Kerr Frisk pounces on the loose ball...Kerr Frisk attempts a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  John Molony is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hayden Maduabuchi is going to be taken off.  Sab Kakon joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Edward Akinsiku whips in a cross, but opposing player Zakwan Zniti takes possession.  

58' - Paul Molloy plays the ball to Fred McCormick.  Fred McCormick hits the ball from long range towards goal...but its wide!

63' - Isaac Sheridan brings the ball forward, outpacing Dennis Laidlaw.  

67' - Isaac Sheridan plays the ball to Jack MacLellan.  Jack MacLellan sees Kerr Frisk making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Kerr Frisk runs on to the ball.  Kerr Frisk strikes the ball...but its wide!

71' - Robert Paterson spots a run from Jack MacLellan.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jack MacLellan is able to take the ball.  Jack MacLellan hits the ball...but the shot goes wide!

74' - Kerr Frisk speeds past Fred McCormick.  

77' - Kerr Frisk spots a run from Robert Paterson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Robert Paterson is able to take the ball.  Robert Paterson tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Robert Paterson pounces on the loose ball...Robert Paterson tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Paul Molloy gets to the ball first and clears.

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Thomson is going to be taken off.  Jibran Hocq joins the game from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mick Slawinski is going to be taken off.  Gethin Blower joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Robert Paterson attempts to beat George Bryars using his skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Robert Paterson runs with the ball!  

90' - Gethin Blower sees Fred McCormick making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Fred McCormick is caught offside!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Everton 3 - 1 Birmingham City.