Match ReportSky SportsUnverified source· 16 Sept 2026
Alcaraz strikes late as Everton edge Wolves
Three minutes after coming on, Charly Alcaraz curled in an 80th-minute winner to send Everton past Wolves.
C. Alcaraz
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Competition
Carabao Cup third round
Score
Everton 1-0 Wolves
Scorer
Charly Alcaraz (80th)
Venue
Hill Dickinson Stadium
What happened. Substitute Charly Alcaraz scored an 80th-minute winner, just three minutes after coming on, to give Everton a 1-0 home win over a much-changed Wolves in the Carabao Cup third round. It was only Alcaraz's second goal for the club, his first having come 13 months ago in the same competition.
- Wolves made nine changes from their league win at Sheffield United.
- Raul Jimenez started but went off injured midway through the first half.
- Wolves debutant Joao Virginia made several saves against his old club.
The win keeps Everton unbeaten this season and sends them into the Carabao Cup fourth round.
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