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Everton U21 lineup @ Tranmere
Team news
since Crystal Palace U21
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Pickford returns from loan (23 Oct) Squad →
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Everton U21 fixtures and results
Tranmere, awayLast: D 1-1 Crystal Palace U21
Everton U21 most-used XI this season
4-2-3-1 · 1/1The shape in 1 of the last 1
Most Common Everton U21 Starting XI
Based on 4 official matches this season
- PickfordGK · 3 starts · AFC FyldeOn loan at AFC Fylde
- GardnerDEF · 4 starts
- FinneyDEF · 3 startsLeft the club
- DoddsDEF · 3 starts
- CarringtonDEF · 2 starts
- MatosMID · 4 starts
- FosterMID · 3 startsLeft the club
- PattersonMID · 3 starts
- BrookesMID · 1 start
- LoneyFWD · 3 starts
- GrahamFWD · 2 startsLeft the club
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Everton U21 transfers
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Everton U21 transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 5 MOVES- CCarringtonfrom Manchester City U21TransferAUG '26
- TTamenfrom TranmereLoan returnMAY '26
- PPickfordLoan returnOCT '26
- CCatesbyto Accrington STLoanAUG '26
- GGospel-EzeLoanJUL '26
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Everton U21 most-used starting XI
4 MATCHESEverton U21's most-used starting XI this season, across 4 official matches, was Pickford in goal, a back four of Gardner, Finney, Dodds and Carrington, and Loney and Graham further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKPickford
- DEFGardner
- DEFFinney
- DEFDodds
- DEFCarrington
- MIDMatos
- MIDFoster
- MIDPatterson
- MIDBrookes
- FWDLoney
- FWDGraham
Team news and how this XI is built
Team news
- No longer available: Pickford (on loan at AFC Fylde), Finney, Foster and Graham.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 1 of the last 1 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Everton U21 this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Everton U21's most-used XI this season (starts from 4 matches): Gardner (4), Dodds (3), Carrington (2); Matos (4), Patterson (3), Brookes (1); Loney (3). Since left: Pickford, Finney, Foster, Graham. Next match: at Tranmere, Tue 24 Nov.
Everton U21 questions
Who started Everton U21's last match?
Everton U21's starting XI on 27 Oct 2026 in the EFL Trophy (4-2-3-1): F. Barnsley, G. Finney, L. Gardner, John Dodds, E. Carrington, H. Foster, Melvin Matos, S. Pita, H. Brookes, B. Graham, C. Loney.
What was Everton U21's last result?
Everton U21 drew with Crystal Palace U21 1–1 on 8 Nov 2026.
When did Everton U21 last win?
Everton U21 last won on 16 Oct 2026, beating Middlesbrough U21 2–1.
Who has made the most starts for Everton U21 in the 2026-27 season?
L. Gardner leads with 4 starts for Everton U21 across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
Which Everton U21 goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
G. Pickford has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Everton U21 in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
Which Everton U21 defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
L. Gardner has made the most starts as defender for Everton U21 in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
Which Everton U21 midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
M. Matos has made the most starts as midfielder for Everton U21 in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
Which Everton U21 forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
C. Loney has made the most starts as forward for Everton U21 in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
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