Everton moved to the top of Premier League 2 Division 1 with a 1-0 home victory over Manchester City.
Bassala Sambou's fourth-minute penalty was the decisive goal at Goodison Park.
The Toffees were also boosted by James McCarthy's first competitive appearance since a double leg break in January.
Despite Mason Holgate's late red card, Everton are two points clear of second-placed Brighton & Hove Albion.
Man City are in seventh position, five points adrift of Everton.
See: Everton report | Man City report
