Manchester United host Everton in the Premier League 2 play-offs Round of 16 tonight.

The Premier League 2, which is the division for Under-21 players, changed format last season, which meant the upper and lower leagues combined into an extended 26-team league.

United finished fifth and will now play Everton in the first round of the play-offs, who they haven't played this season, and a place in the quarter-finals of the revamped play-off format is at stake at Leigh Sports Village.

The game will kick-off at 7pm and fans have been encouraged to support Travis Binnion’s side.

Everton finished 12th in the Premier League 2, which means United are favourites to win.

Follow below for live updates from Leigh Sports Village.

FULL-TIME! United 4-2 Everton

That's the final whistle here at Leigh Sports Village.

Great performance from the U21s.

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85' - MUN 4-2 EVE - GOAL! 4-2 UNITED! (Kone)

Kone's shot is deflected into the back of the net.

75' - MUN 3-2 EVE - Wheatley comes off

Wheatley replaced by Biancheri.

72' - MUN 3-2 EVE - GOAL! 3-2 UNITED! (Fletcher)

T. Fletcher with a lovely finish into the bottom left corner.

But it was all about the pass from Kone, who threaded the eye of the needle with a perfectly weighted pass.

69' - MUN 2-2 EVE - Mantato comes off

Devaney ON and Mantato OFF, which is the first change of the game for United.

62' - MUN 2-2 EVE - Moorhouse has been good

It feels like Moorhouse will make something happen tonight.

He keeps getting into the right positions and will likely get his reward at some stage.

57' - MUN 2-2 EVE - Everton corners are dangerous

Everton just came close to scoring from another corner and United have to switch on.

51' - MUN 2-2 EVE - GOAL! 2-2 UNITED! (Wheatley)

Wheatley with his second of the match, a rocket sent into the top right corner.

There's a striker at the club who can score goals, apparently.

45' - MUN 1-2 EVE - We're back under way

Here we go for the second half - work to do for United to win this match.

HALF-TIME! United 1-2 Everton

That's the half-time whistle here at Leigh Sports Village.

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45' - MUN 1-2 EVE - Eight minutes added

Eight minutes added in the first half.

42' - MUN 1-2 EVE - Injury to the linesman

The linesman has picked up an injury and the tannoy has asked if anyone qualified can help.

37' - MUN 1-2 EVE - Graham has been a handful

Graham has assisted both of Everton’s goals and has been a handful.

It turns out Dave Hughes (former MEN) must have some football knowledge because he told me to watch out for him.

34' - MUN 1-2 EVE - GOAL! 2-1 EVERTON!

Poor defending from a corner to blame, which is really disappointing for United.

Sherif scored again after another assist from Graham.

33' - MUN 1-1 EVE - Jackson thwarts the danger

That was a dangerous ball into the box and Jackson did well to clear the danger.

30' - MUN 1-1 EVE - Everton have faded

Everton started the game strongly, but they have faded and United have gained control.

26' - MUN 1-1 EVE - Moorhouse comes close

Moorhouse just went on a winding run and his shot from the edge of the box was blocked.

22' - MUN 1-1 EVE - Wheatley doing well

You wouldn't blame Wheatley for being off the pace, but he's done very well.

18' - MUN 1-1 EVE - Moorhouse bursts forward

Moorhouse is a special ball carrier and he just burst through the midfield.

15' - MUN 1-1 EVE - It was a brilliant goal

That was a proper #yanited goal: back to front in deadly fashion, brilliant link up play, a pass from a wide area and a great finish.

11' - MUN 1-1 EVE - GOAL! 1-1 UNITED! (Wheatley)

Harrison finds Wheatley, who brings it down brilliantly to Scanlon.

The ball was played out wide and toward Wheatley again, who finished well.

Binnion will love that after shouting those exact instructions earlier.

10' - MUN 0-1 EVE - Everton on top

This is a physical Everton side, with a few really big lads across the pitch.

Everton have made the better start and are on the front foot.

7' - MUN 0-1 EVE - Kukonki is in a battle

Everton's goalscorer, Sherif, looks like a senior player and Kukonki has his hands full in defence.

4' - MUN 0-1 EVE - Binnion aminated

Binnion has just shouted at Wheatley: "When Elyh has the ball, make sure he can see your feet."

2' - MUN 0-1 EVE - GOAL! 1-0 EVERTON!

The worst possible start for United, as Sherif opens the scoring within a minute.

They were caught on the break and Sherif's finish was clincal.

1' - MUN 0-0 EVE - KICK-OFF!

We're under way at Leigh Sports Village, so follow below for live match updates.

The teams are out

A minute's applause will be held for Joe Thompson.

10 minutes until kick-off

The final touches to prepare the defenders for Everton.

What time is kick-off?

Tonight's game will kick-off at 7pm and we'll bring you live updates throughout in this blog.

The Premier League 2 play-off bracket

So, this is how the play-off bracket looks, which should be helpful.

United finished fifth, which means they welcome Everton (12th place) to Leigh tonight.