Everton were forced to settle for a draw in their Premier League Cup contest against Birmingham City.
The young Blues drew 1-1 with Birmingham in the match at Southport. Francis Okoronkwo scored the only goal for Everton late on in the first half.
However, Pharell Williams equalised for the visitors late in the second half to set up the 1-1 score line at Haig Avenue. The result leaves Everton in third place in Group F of the PL Cup, with just one point from their two fixtures so far.