Everton Under-23s’ pre-season fixture schedule has been announced and David Unsworth’s team will kick off their programme with a friendly match against National League North side Southport FC at USM Finch Farm on Saturday (12pm).

All of the young Blues’ pre-season games will take place behind-closed-doors as the Club adheres to restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fans can follow how the Under-23s get on by following the Club's social media channel and evertonfc.com.

Following the meeting with Southport, Unsworth’s side will host Wigan Athletic Under-23s at USM Finch Farm on Saturday 22 August (3pm).

The Toffees will face National League North opposition again on Tuesday 25 August when Chorley visit Everton’s training facility (7pm).

League Two Morecambe will provide the next test for Everton Under-23s at USM Finch Farm on Saturday 29 August (3pm).

The young Blues will conclude their pre-season schedule with an away game against Manchester United Under-23s at The Cliff training complex on Saturday 5 September (1pm).

Everton Under-23s’ behind-closed-doors pre-season fixtures:

Saturday 15 August: Everton Under-23s v Southport (USM Finch Farm, 12pm)
Saturday 22 August: Everton Under-23s v Wigan Athletic Under-23s (USM Finch Farm, 3pm)
Tuesday 25 August: Everton Under-23s v Chorley (USM Finch Farm, 7pm)
Saturday 29 August: Everton Under-23s v Morecambe (USM Finch Farm, 3pm)
Saturday 5 September: Manchester United Under-23s v Everton Under-23s (The Cliff, 1pm)