Overview

• David Moyes confirmed Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko and Nathan Patterson are out, with 19-year-old Adam Aznou back in training and being assessed.
• Jack Grealish, on loan from Manchester City, is available after a brief debut, and Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler labelled him “an unbelievable talent.”
• Moyes said Everton have money to spend under new ownership but are struggling to complete deals, citing the lack of European football as a barrier.
• Kickoff is 2pm local time at Bramley‑Moore Dock’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, with live coverage on Sky Sports in the UK.
• Recent results set the tone: Everton lost 1-0 at Leeds to a late penalty, while Brighton drew 1-1 with Fulham after a stoppage-time equaliser, and some pundits predict a narrow away win.