Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Highlights - September 16, 2026

Everton beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 in EFL Cup on September 16, 2026. The match was played at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Charly Alcaraz (80') scored for Everton.

They had won 2, drawn 3 and lost 0 in their previous five. Everton arrived unbeaten in 5.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 games without defeat.

Raúl Jiménez shot wide for Wolverhampton Wanderers on 6 minutes. Soon after, Jackson Tchatchoua was booked for Wolverhampton Wanderers (10').

The referee cautioned Jack Grealish of Everton on 11 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Hayden Hackney saw a shot blocked (12').

A block denied Vitaliy Mykolenko on 28 minutes. Thierno Barry forced a save for Everton on 35 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Jack Grealish’s effort (43'). Thierno Barry tested the goalkeeper for Everton (45'+2').

Substitutions: Everton 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1.

After the break, Adam Armstrong forced a save for Wolverhampton Wanderers on 55 minutes.

Michael Keane could not find the target for Everton (58'). Moments later, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall saw a shot blocked (60').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out James Garner’s effort (60'). Soon after, Michael Keane sent an effort off target for Everton (60').

Brennan Johnson tested the goalkeeper for Everton (64'). Tyler Dibling picked out Charly Alcaraz, who scored for Everton (80').

Shortly afterwards, Tommy Doyle forced a save for Wolverhampton Wanderers on 83 minutes.

Tommy Doyle was booked for Wolverhampton Wanderers (90'+1'). Substitutions: Everton 3, Wolverhampton Wanderers 4.

Everton controlled 62.4% of possession. Everton had 16 shots with 6 on target, while Wolverhampton Wanderers had 6 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Everton 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 5. Corners: Everton 6, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2.

Everton completed the most passes, 632 in total at 90.5% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.