Since the competition's inception in 1960, a total of 95 League Cup ties were played at Goodison Park, with this set to be the very first at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton vs Mansfield preview
During the 133 years they called Goodison Park home, Everton hosted 148 different opponents, but have never previously met Mansfield Town in any match in any competition, so this will be a first come Wednesday night. Sunday saw the grand-opening of Hill Dickinson Stadium, and the occasions could hardly have gone much better. Everton defeated Brighton 2-0, with Iliman Ndiaye breaking the deadlock, bagging the historic goal, before a sweet James Garner strike made the point secure; there was still time for Jordan Pickford to save a late penalty too.
The Toffees' new home at Bramley-Moore Dock is going to take some time to get used to, but David Moyes' men have taken a step in the right direction, as they hope to make it a fortress. It's now 30 years since the Blues last lifted major silverware, reaching the League Cup quarter-finals three times in the last six seasons, and a long cup run will only help make their new stadium feel like home.
First and foremost, Everton need to avoid an embarrassing exit here. Mansfield Town, for their part, will be backed by over 6,500 supporters on Merseyside for this one, so can they upset the odds? Nigel Clough's side beat Chesterfield in round one, which was only the Stags' fifth victory in 19 EFL Cup ties, dating back 19 years. Their reward is this glamour tie, and they do come into it in great form.
After beginning the League One season with back-to-back defeats, Mansfield have won three on the spin, enjoying victories over Exeter, Blackpool and Leyton Orient; Regan Hendry bagging a brace while William Evans and Luke Bolton were also on target at Field Mill on Saturday. Mansfield have only ever spent two seasons in England's second-tier, specifically 1977/78 and 1992/93, so this is not a club used to being in the spotlight, but can they foist themselves front and centre with a victory here?
Everton vs Mansfield head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met in a competitive fixture.
Everton team news
David Moyes' men travel to Wolves on Saturday, so will he rotate for this cup tie? First and foremost, defenders Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson are all currently injured. This leaves Moyes with very limited defensive options, hence why James Garner has been filling in at left-back, but there could be a debut for Adam Aznou, with Séamus Coleman starting on the other side.
Meantime, Jack Grealish started in Everton colours for the first time against Brighton, looking to build up some further match sharpness come Wednesday.
Everton predicted lineup vs Mansfield Town: (4-3-3): Pickford; Coleman, O'Brien, Keane, Aznou; Gana Gueye, Alcaraz, Grealish, McNeil, Ndiaye; Barry.
Everton player to watch vs Mansfield
Thierno Barry scored 11 goals in La Liga for Villarreal last season, before making the big money move to Merseyside in the summer, so he'll be targeting this fixture as a great opportunity to get off the mark.
Everton vs Mansfield prediction
We cannot see beyond a routine Everton victory in this one, with the Toffees proving to be simply too strong for their third-tier visitors at Bramley-Moore Dock: Everton 2-0 Mansfield Town.
Everton vs Mansfield FAQs - Carabao Cup
How to watch Everton vs Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup on TV channel?
Everton vs Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports+
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Everton vs Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup on live streaming?
Everton vs Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Everton vs Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup?
Everton vs Mansfield Town takes place on Wednesday 27 August 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (BST), 14:45 (EDT) & 11:45 (PDT).