Goodison Set For Battle Of The Blues

Everton Women welcome Chelsea this Sunday, hoping to do the double over Sonia Bompastor’s high-flying side.

A 12pm (BST) kick-off, the game will be at Goodison Park. Click here for ticket information!

Last time out

Scott Phelan’s side were narrowly beaten 3-2 by Liverpool at Goodison last time out, with second-half goals from Aurora Galli and Zara Kramžar putting The Toffees back into the game.

It was too little, too late, though, as Ceri Holland’s first-half brace made the difference.

Courtney Brosnan started the game in goal, with a backline of Hannah Blundell, Ruby Mace, Martina Fernández, and Maz Pacheco on the left.

Yuka Momiki and Ornella Vignola lined the flanks, with Rosa van Gool and goalscorer Galli in the centre. 

Leading the attack were Kramžar, playing in her first Merseyside Derby since joining from AS Roma in January, and Inma Gabarro, who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament knee injury in the 55th minute.

The Opposition

Chelsea sit second in the league table, nine points behind leaders Manchester City. They have struggled to mount a challenge for the title this season following on from a treble-winning campaign last year.

The Blues edged out Aston Villa in a seven-goal thriller in their previous league game, with Sjoeke Nüsken sealing the deal in the 82nd minute.

The Londoners beat rivals Tottenham 2-1 in the Women's FA Cup last Monday, with goals from Sam Kerr and Veerle Buurman either side of the break sending them through to the semi-finals.

Players to watch

Galli comes into the game off the back of a goal and assist in the Merseyside derby. The Italian will be hoping to add to her goal tally this weekend after spending time with her national side.

Everton's joint top goalscorer Vignola will be looking to build on her five goals so far this season, the Spain international last getting on the scoresheet against West Bromwich Albion. Vignola signed in July 2025, and began her life in blue by scoring a hat-trick at Anfield in September.

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