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Preston vs Everton: How to watch, TV channel and kick-off time for Carabao Cup tie

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26 Aug 2026, 6:40 am

Everton are looking to back up a strong start to their Premier League campaign in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

The Toffees defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium to start their league season with a welcome three points.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry were on target either side of half-time to see off the Eagles on home turf.

Now, though, it is time to change focus as Everton make the short trip to Deepdale to face Paul Heckinbottom's Preston side.

There will be a good travelling contingent from the Everton fanbase making the trip to cheer on their team in the round-two contest.

But for anyone who is not able to make the journey to see the game live, Goodison News has all the information you need to watch from home.

How can I watch Everton's Carabao Cup fixture with Preston?

It was a really promising start to the season for Everton on home turf, and David Moyes will keen to continue that against his former employers.

Toffees supporters are desperate to see Everton go deep in the cups this season, and end a wait for silverware that dates back to 1995.

The tie against Preston, who have lost their opening two Championship games, offers a decent opportunity for progression.

And fans can watch live to see how the team performs against second-tier opposition in Wednesday's contest, which kicks off at 8pm UK time.

The game will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event and on Sky Sports Football, with the draw for the third round taking place during the live coverage of this fixture.

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These second-round ties are of course taking place slap, bang in the middle of the transfer window.

Everton are still keen to do more business before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday, 1 September.

A new right-back is an absolute must for Everton, who had to start Merlin Rohl there for the opening clash against Palace.

With reports that Jake O'Brien and Beto could be allowed to move on, there might be some movement at both centre-back and striker too.

Everton are still dreaming of bringing back Jack Grealish as well, but the England man has been involved for Manchester City in the early stages of the campaign.

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