Everton forced to move EFL Cup tie at short notice
Everton are forced to move their Carabao Cup third-round match against Championship side Wolves - nine days before it was due to be played.
Everton found themselves compelled to relocate their Carabao Cup third-round match against Wolves, just nine days prior to its original scheduled date. The fixture, originally set for Wednesday, 9 September, has been rescheduled to 16 September, a decision driven by the clash with Liverpool's home tie. This change was unavoidable as the EFL Cup clash occurred during the Champions League schedule, which was confirmed on Saturday by Uefa.
Liverpool's clash with Atletico Madrid was set for the same date, creating a conflict with Merseyside Police's rule that prohibits both clubs from playing at home on the same night. Although the EFL attempted to appeal to Uefa for a change, their plea was rejected due to the priority given to European fixtures. Consequently, Liverpool's Carabao Cup tie against Spurs will now be moved to Tuesday, 8 September.
Additionally, Wolves' Championship game against Portsmouth will now be played on 20 October, rather than its initially planned date in September. The EFL has expressed regret over the short notice changes, emphasizing the lack of alternative options due to Uefa's reluctance to cooperate.
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