Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed new dates for two upcoming fixtures after a UEFA scheduling conflict forced changes. The club's Carabao Cup tie against Everton and a Championship home game versus Portsmouth have both been moved. This news comes as the squad manages a current injury list that includes Kieran Trippier, Rafiki Saïd, and Yerson Mosquera.
The initial disruption stemmed from UEFA placing Liverpool's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday 9th September. That was the original date for Wolves' Carabao Cup second-round clash with Everton. Officials from the EFL and UEFA met on Monday morning to find a solution, but UEFA would not reschedule the European fixture because visiting supporters had already made overseas travel plans. With both Wolves and Everton in action on the preceding Sunday, Tuesday 8th September was also unavailable, leaving officials with limited options.
The Carabao Cup tie against Everton has been rescheduled for Wednesday 16th September. This shift then caused a knock-on effect for the Championship calendar. Wolves' league fixture against Portsmouth, which was first set for Wednesday 16th September at Molineux, has now been moved to Tuesday 20th October. That match will kick off at 7.45pm. Fans can track all the latest dates on the club's official fixtures page.
Supporters with tickets for the affected Portsmouth game do not need to take immediate action. All tickets purchased for the original 9th September date or the interim 16th September date remain valid for the new match on 20th October. Anyone wishing to request a refund can do so up to 48 hours before the rescheduled kick-off. For the Everton cup match, ticket sales begin on Monday 1st September. Away season ticket holders get first access at 9am, with subsequent sales phases for season ticket holders based on loyalty points and finally members. Prices are set at £15 for adults, £10 for seniors 65+, and £5 for under-18s.
The reshuffle creates a different rhythm for Gary O'Neil's side in early autumn. The team must now prepare for a cup match in mid-September before a league encounter over a month later. Managing player fitness through this period will be important, especially with several players currently sidelined. The latest availability updates are always listed on the injuries page. The next match after these changes is the Carabao Cup tie against Everton at Goodison Park on 16th September.
