27/07/2026(Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)​Everton head to the bet365 Stadium to face Stoke City in the third fixture of the club’s pre-season campaign. ​Everton Team NewsJames Garner is a doubt for the start of the Premier League season after Everton confirmed the midfielder has undergone groin surgery. Both players are expected to feature against Stoke City in midweek,” the club said of the pair. Branthwaite is expected to sit out the contest at Stoke as Everton avoid overloading the defender during the pre-season schedule. Stoke City vs Everton: Match DetailsKick-off: 8:00 pm BST, Tuesday 28th July 2026Venue: bet365 Stadium, StokeLast Time: Stoke 1-2 Everton, 17/03/2018, Premier LeagueHow to Watch Stoke vs EvertonPre-season games are available to stream live via evertontv .