EVERTON’S Carabao Cup clash with Mansfield Town was delayed just minutes before kick off.
The Toffees announced that the game had been pushed back by 15 minutes to allow fans “safe access” in time for kick off.
Shutterstock EditorialEverton’s Carabao Cup clash with Mansfield has been delayed[/caption]
AFPAn announcement went up on the screens ahead of kick off[/caption]
Everton welcomed Mansfield at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium, having played their first competitive match at the ground at the weekend.
The match was due to kick off at 7:45pm, but was rescheduled for 8pm.
The announcement was made on the club’s social media just 11 minutes before the initial kick off was due.
A brief statement read: “Tonight’s game will now start at 8pm to allow fans safe access to the stadium in time for kick-off.”
The Merseyside club are starting a new era in their brand new 52,769-seat stadium after leaving historic ground Goodison Park at the end of last season.
Life in the new ground got off to a winning start on Sunday when Jack Grealish helped propel them to a 2-0 victory over Brighton with two assists.
Now David Moyes‘ side want to keep the good feeling going with a victory over League One Mansfield.
Mansfield, who beat Chesterfield to reach the second round of the competition, are hoping to cause a shock and build on a run of three consecutive victories.
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Moyes will have some extra firepower to call on if he wants to as well.
The Everton boss has named new arrival Tyler Dibling on the bench, following his £40m move from Southampton on Monday.
ReutersNew signing Tyler Dibling was named on the Everton bench for the game[/caption]
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