Everton FC
Y. Momiki 10′
Full Time
Chelsea FC Women
S. Kerr 6′, S. Kerr 47′, E. Carpenter 53′, E. Cuthbert 70′
First Half
Chelsea FC Women wasted no time imposing their authority, with Sam Kerr breaking the deadlock as early as the sixth minute — a right-footed finish fed by Erin Cuthbert that immediately set the tone for an evening of sustained visiting dominance. Everton struggled to establish any foothold, managing just 31.3% possession against Chelsea’s suffocating 68.7%, and their single shot — albeit on target — told the story of a side pinned deep and unable to build. Chelsea’s 11 shots, six of which tested the goalkeeper, and their four corners to Everton’s two reflected a first half in which the Blues moved the ball with purpose and precision. Yui Momiki pulled one back for Everton in the tenth minute, converting a left-footed effort assisted by C. Wheeler to briefly raise home hopes, but Chelsea’s grip on the contest never loosened. Naomi Charles was cautioned for a foul on the stroke of half-time — a yellow card that would ultimately see her withdrawn at the interval — and the hosts went into the break trailing 1-2, facing a mountain to climb.
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Everton FC |
First Half Stats |
Chelsea FC Women |
|---|---|---|
| 31.3% | Possession | 68.7% |
| 1 | Shots | 11 |
| 1 | Shots on Target | 6 |
| 2 | Corners | 4 |
| 4 | Fouls | 4 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
Second Half
Chelsea resumed with the same clinical intent, and Sam Kerr put the tie to bed just two minutes after the restart, converting a right-footed finish from Lauren James’s assist to make it 1-3 and effectively end Everton’s hopes of a comeback. Erin Carpenter added a fourth in the 53rd minute — a right-footed strike assisted by A. Thompson — before Erin Cuthbert completed the scoring with a composed left-footed finish in the 70th minute. Chelsea’s manager moved decisively from the hour mark, withdrawing the booked Naomi Charles and replacing her with K. Buchanan at 61 minutes, while J. Rytting Kaneryd came on for Thompson shortly after; Lauren James, who had assisted Kerr’s second, was replaced by S. Baltimore at 71 minutes as Chelsea managed their resources. Everton’s manager responded with their own changes — K. Snoeijs and C. Sarwie introduced at 78 minutes — but the hosts could only muster 38.4% possession and three shots, two on target, in a second half that Chelsea controlled with 61.6% of the ball and 16 shots. E. Stenevik’s late yellow card for a foul in the 87th minute summed up Everton’s frustration as the final whistle confirmed a comprehensive Chelsea triumph.
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Everton FC |
Second Half Stats |
Chelsea FC Women |
|---|---|---|
| 38.4% | Possession | 61.6% |
| 3 | Shots | 16 |
| 2 | Shots on Target | 4 |
| 0 | Corners | 1 |
| 5 | Fouls | 2 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
Full Match Stats
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Everton FC |
Full Match Stats |
Chelsea FC Women |
|---|---|---|
| 35% | Possession | 65% |
| 4 | Total Shots | 27 |
| 3 | Shots on Target | 10 |
| 1 | Shots Off Target | 8 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 9 |
| 1 | Big Chances Created | 5 |
| 1 | Big Chances Missed | 2 |
| 2 | Corners | 5 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 9 | Fouls Committed | 6 |
| 1 / 0 | Yellow / Red Cards | 1 / 0 |
| 242 | Passes Completed | 518 |
| 78% | Pass Accuracy | 89% |
| 4 | Aerials Won | 8 |
| 9 | Tackles Won | 11 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 32.7 | PPDA (Intensity) | 10.2 |
Player Ratings
Everton FC
7.3
Wheeler was Everton’s standout performer, providing the assist for Yui Momiki’s goal and contributing a key pass that kept the hosts briefly in contention. She was active in duels and dribbles, and her touch volume reflected her importance as Everton’s primary creative outlet in a difficult evening. It was an encouraging individual display in the context of a team that was largely overwhelmed.
6.9
Momiki provided Everton’s only moment of genuine quality, finishing clinically with her left foot in the tenth minute to halve the deficit and give the home crowd brief hope. She contributed to duels throughout, though some lost battles slightly tempered her overall impact. Replaced late on by L. Harbert, her goal remained Everton’s sole consolation on a tough night.
6.0
Brosnan made a save to keep the scoreline from being even more emphatic, and her touch count reflected her involvement in an evening where she was frequently called upon. Conceding four goals and some inaccuracy in her lower distribution weighed on her rating, though she could do little against Chelsea’s relentless attacking quality.
Chelsea FC Women
9.2
Sam Kerr was simply unplayable, scoring twice with her right foot — first in the sixth minute and again in the 47th — to drive Chelsea’s victory and leave Everton with no answer to her movement and finishing. She also contributed a key pass and held her own in duels, demonstrating a complete centre-forward performance. It was the kind of display that underlines why Kerr remains one of the most dangerous strikers in the women’s game.
7.7
Carpenter capped a commanding display by adding Chelsea’s third goal in the 53rd minute, finishing with her right foot from A. Thompson’s assist to put the result beyond doubt. She was a consistent threat going forward, contributing key passes and dribbles, while also holding her defensive responsibilities with only a minor concession demerit on her record. A well-rounded performance that exemplified Chelsea’s attacking full-back play.
7.6
Lauren James was the engine of Chelsea’s attacking play before her 71st-minute withdrawal, providing the assist for Kerr’s second goal and registering a key pass that kept Everton’s defence stretched. Her high pass accuracy and touch volume reflected her centrality to Chelsea’s build-up, though some ball-carrying losses and a few lost duels prevented a higher ceiling. Replaced by S. Baltimore as Chelsea managed the closing stages with the game already won.
