Everton Wins Opening Hill Dickinson Cup Match Against Mansfield

Everton secured a 2-0 victory over League One side Mansfield Town in the second round of the Carabao Cup at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium, with goals from Carlos Alcaraz and substitute Beto. The match, Everton's first floodlit game at the venue, was temporarily delayed as fans experienced difficulties entering due to new digital ticketing issues. Manager David Moyes fielded a strong side while also integrating newer players like Tyler Dibling, who made a cameo appearance. The Toffees' win was comfortable as Mansfield, despite their recent good form, posed little threat, with Everton's defense and goalkeeper Mark Travers, making his debut, keeping a clean sheet. This fixture marked the first-ever competitive meeting between the two clubs, with Everton aiming to progress further in the competition while managing player fitness ahead of upcoming league matches. The atmosphere was lively, particularly from the sizeable Mansfield away support, contributing to Everton's biggest League Cup home attendance since 1987.