Everton Women will compete in six pre-season matches ahead of the new season, beginning this Saturday with a test against Rangers Football Club.

Willie Kirk’s squad will then face-off against a series of English opponents over the span of August.

They first host Blackburn Rovers on Sunday 8 August before welcoming south-coast opponents Brighton the following weekend at USM Finch Farm.

The squad will then go on the road with two games in quick succession as they travel to face Sheffield United on Wednesday 18 August for an evening clash and then travel down to Birmingham for an early kick-off against Aston Villa on Saturday 21 August.

To conclude the pre-season campaign the team will travel north of the border for a week-long training camp in Edinburgh, concluding with a final friendly against Hibernian.

Kirk’s side will return to USM Finch Farm for their final preparations before the team’s opening Barclays FA Women’s Super League match as the Blues host Manchester City.

Please note, all fixtures will be played behind closed doors as supporters are advised not to travel to attend the matches.

Full list of Everton Women’s 2021/22 pre-season fixtures:

Everton v Rangers, USM Finch Farm, Saturday 31 July, 3pm.

Everton v Blackburn Rovers, USM Finch Farm, Sunday 8 August, 3pm.

Everton v Brighton, USM Finch Farm, Sunday 15 August, 3pm.

Sheffield United v Everton, SUFC Academy, Wednesday 18 August, 7pm.

Aston Villa v Everton, Walsall FC, Saturday 21 August, 12pm.

Hibernian v Everton, Oriam, Saturday 28 August, 1pm.