Everton will look to mark the beginning of their EFL Cup campaign with a victory when they host Southampton in the third round.
The Toffees, who sit rock-bottom with zero points after four games in the Premier League, let go of a two-goal lead for the second consecutive league match as they lost 3-2 to Aston Villa over the weekend.
Southampton also had a bad outing as they were soundly defeated 3-0 by Manchester United at home in Premier League action in their previous fixture.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Everton vs. Southampton live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL Cup match in the U.S.:
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What time does Everton vs. Southampton kick off?
This EFL Cup clash takes place at Goodison Park in Liverpool, United Kingdom and kicks off on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sep. 17 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sep 17 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sep 17 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sep 17 | 11:45 a.m. |
Everton vs. Southampton lineups, team news
Everton could see some rotation in their squad for this game. New signings Jesper Lindstrom and Jake O'Brien could be handed out starts against the Saints.
Both Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitalii Mykolenko could be rested for this game as they may not have the match fitness.
Everton predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Pickford (GK) — Garner, Tarkowski, O'Brien, Young — Lindstrom, Iroegbunam, Doucoure, McNeil — Ndiaye, Beto.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Similarly, Southampton could also see a lot of rotation in their squad with priority being given to the league. Tyler Dibling impressed in his full Premier League debut against Manchester United and could be rested.
Jack Stephens will be suspended after he was sent off against Manchester United. Kamaldeen Sulemana and goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu continue to remain on the sidelines for Southampton.
Southampton predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): McCarthy (GK) — Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Edwards, Taylor — Aribo, Lallana, Mateus Fernandes — Fraser, Armstrong, Amo-Ameyaws.
Injured: - Sulemana, Bazunu
Suspended: - Stephens
Everton vs. Southampton Prediction
Both teams have had a horrible start to their Premier League campaigns and are yet to register a win this season.
Southampton have shown promise in their outings so far despite losing all of their games, while everything seems to be going wrong for Everton. As for this game, the Saints may barely edge out the Toffees to progress to the next round, a result that would pile even more pressure on Toffees' boss Sean Dyche.
- Prediction: Everton 1-2 Southampton
EFL Cup fixture schedule this week
Tuesday, September 17
- Stoke City vs. Fleetwood Town
- Blackpool vs. Sheffield Wednesday
- Brentford vs. Leyton Orient
- Everton vs. Southampton
- Preston North End vs. Fulham
- QPR vs. Crystal Palace
- Manchester United vs Barnsley
Wednesday, September 18
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Wolves
- Coventry City vs. Tottenham Hotspur