Stadium options explored for U21s after Southport end

EVERTON'S Under-21s are no longer set to play at Southport FC as the club continues to assess its options ahead of the move to its new stadium.

- By JOE THOMAS EFC Correspondent

The Blues had until the end of March to trigger an extension to the agreement that has seen Paul Tait's side make use of Haig Avenue on matchdays. The likes of Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson have played there this season when returning from injury.

Everton are understood to have decided not to take up the option of extending that deal.