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Everton Women vs Chelsea: WSL Match Preview | More of the same from the Toffees
Everton Women head to Stamford Bridge on Nov 7 for a WSL clash with title‑hopeful Chelsea. Manager Scott Phelan faces a cramped lineup after knocks to Honoka Hayashi and Holly McNamara, likely keeping Maz Pacheco forward and Clare Wheeler with Ruby Mace in midfield. Chelsea, unbeaten in seven league games and boasting the league’s top scorer Melvine Malard, will field a potent attack behind a defence anchored by Lucy Bronze and Katie McCabe. Historically, the Blues dominate the rivalry, winning 16 of the last 18 meetings, though Everton shocked them last season with Hayashi’s goal that ended Chelsea’s 31‑game run. The match kicks off at 12:45 pm GMT.
Everton 3-1 Coventry: Match Report & Instant Reaction | Barry and Dewsbury-Hall lead the way
Everton bounce back with a 3-1 win over Coventry at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, moving from seventh to potentially fourth in the Premier League. Louie Barry netted twice, while Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall added a spectacular angled finish. Coventry’s early lead came from a deflected free‑kick by Gboho, but Everton responded quickly, with a Barry header and a late Dewsbury‑Hall strike sealing the victory. The match marked Frank Lampard’s first appearance opposite his former club since leaving Everton in January 2023, and featured a pre‑Remembrance Sunday tribute to armed forces. Key moments included a VAR‑checked handball, crucial saves by Jordan Pickford, and late substitutions by both sides.
Everton 3-1 Coventry City: Final | Stunned Blues wake from stupor to win
Everton overturn a 1-0 deficit to beat Coventry City 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, lifting them to fifth place in the 2026/27 Premier League. Thierno Barry nets a brace, scoring in the 57th and 61st minutes, while Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall adds the winner in the 81st. Coventry’s early lead came from a Gboho strike at 53 minutes, but Everton’s comeback spikes after a flurry of substitutions and aggressive counter‑attacks in the second half. The match ends with a dramatic 90+7 minute full‑time whistle.
Everton 0-0 Coventry City: Live | Halftime
Everton host Coventry City in a Premier League clash on Friday, Nov. 6 (Matchweek 10) at 8:00 p.m. BST at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton come off their first away win of the season, beating Newcastle, and will line up Merlin Rohl at right back, Jarrad Branthwaite and Tyler Dibling in the starting XI, while Jack Grealish remains absent. Frank Lampard’s Coventry side have rallied with three wins in five games. The match is broadcast on Sky Sports (UK), USA Network (US) and DAZN (Canada), with live streams on Fubo, Sky Go, ESPN Play and more. The last meeting was a 2‑1 win for Coventry on Boxing Day 2006.
Everton vs Coventry City: Starting Lineups, TV and Live Streams, How to Watch Online
Everton host Coventry City in Premier League Matchweek 10 at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Friday, Nov. 6 (8 p.m. BST). After snapping a long away‑loss streak with a win at Newcastle, the Blues face former manager Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues, who have risen to form with three wins in five. Jack Grealish remains unavailable, while defender Jarrad Branthwaite may return after a cramp issue. The game airs on USA Network (US), Sky Sports (UK), DAZN and FuboTV (Canada), among others, with live streams on Sky Go, ESPN Play, Disney+ Hotstar, and radio on SiriusXM FC. The last encounter was a 2‑1 loss for Everton on Boxing Day 2006.
Friday’s Everton News: Coventry City preview, Branthwaite & Grealish latest, Avom linked
Everton gear up for Friday’s league clash with Coventry City as manager David Moyes hopes defender Jarrad Branthwaite is fit after being pulled off against Newcastle. Jack Grealish remains sidelined amid a pending suspension, while the club eyes 21‑year‑old Ligue 1 midfielder Arthur Avom, with Lorient open to €10‑12 million offers in the winter window. Meanwhile, Seamus Coleman prepares for a special role with the Republic of Ireland squad.
A win each for both Everton youth teams
Everton’s youth sides each secured a win in a hectic week of fixtures. The U21s edged Tamworth 3-2 in the National League Cup after George Finney’s 18‑yard strike opened the scoring, Francis Gomez restored the lead and Graham clinched it in the 59th minute. Meanwhile the U18s mirrored the senior squad’s 3-1 triumph over Newcastle, with Scottish striker Kai Hutchinson and Freddie Murdock scoring within two minutes and Shea Pita adding a late goal. Earlier setbacks saw the U18s lose 0-1 to Nottingham Forest and the U21s fall 1-2 to Shrewsbury in the EFL Trophy. Upcoming matches: U21s versus Crystal Palace on Nov 7 and the U18s face Liverpool on Nov 28.
Everton vs Coventry: Match Preview| Toffees eye another win on Lampard’s return
Everton head into Friday’s Premier League clash with Coventry buoyed by back‑to‑back wins against Newcastle and Sunderland, lifting them to a joint‑fourth spot. A victory would push the Toffees into the top 10, while Coventry, back in the top flight after 25 years under former Everton boss Frank Lampard, aim to avoid a repeat of their 2001 relegation fight. Jack Grealish remains sidelined for disciplinary reasons, and defender Jarrad Branthwaite is a doubt after cramping against Newcastle. Both sides look to seize momentum before the upcoming international break.
Thursday’s Everton News: Grealish future, Mykolenko goals, Roque link
Everton’s schedule heats up with a Carabao Cup quarter‑final at Fleetwood Town on Thursday 17 December, 8 pm GMT. The club is reportedly displeased with Jack Grealish’s recent absence, while right‑back Vitaliy Mykolenko speaks on his form and the Toffees’ next signing target. Transfer buzz includes interest in Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque (c. £41.5 m) and the possible winter exit of summer target Folarin Balogun. Off‑field, a wealthy African consortium that features former striker Victor Anichebe is nearing a takeover of Bromley, and ownership uncertainty may hinder future managerial appointments. Meanwhile, Jordan Pickford urges the squad to treat domestic cups seriously as they chase silverware.
Wednesday’s Everton News: Dewsbury-Hall praise, Armstrong rumours, Doumbia linked
Everton’s latest buzz includes captain James Tarkowski championing midfield prospect Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall for an England call‑up after his dominant performance, while the club eyes 19‑year‑old Ivory Coast talent Abdoulaye Doumbia. Meanwhile, Chelsea link with Everton youngster Harrison Armstrong and Tottenham’s Conor Gallagher remains off Moyes’ radar as he focuses on signing a new striker and left‑back. Everton also recorded a league‑high 67% duel win rate in their recent match at St James’ Park.
Tuesday’s Everton News: Newcastle win, Moyes delight, Morrissey honour
Everton clinch a 1-0 win at Newcastle, lifting them to seventh in the Premier League. Thierno Barry nets the decisive goal, while Seamus Coleman praises teammate Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall in post‑match interviews. Manager David Moyes hails the second victory over Newcastle in four days, despite Jack Greash’s surprising omission. Highlights also include talk of Jacob Ramsey’s potential three‑match ban, Tyrique George’s rising profile, and Everton’s pursuit of striker Kelvin Yeboah for £6 million.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton: Match Report & Instant Reaction | Barry gets another winner
Everton edge Newcastle 1-0 at St. James' Park on Nov 2, 2026, thanks to Thierno Barry’s rebound in the second half – his eighth league goal. Jordan Pickford’s heroics kept a clean sheet as Everton dominated possession and created multiple chances, with Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall earning Man of the Match for his relentless work rate. Newcastle’s John Brooks sent off Jacob Ramsey after two yellows in stoppage time, sealing the win that lifts Everton into seventh place. Key absences included Jack Grealish for Everton, while Jarrad Branthwaite returns to defense for the Toffees.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton: Final | Barry winner for first away win of the season
Everton clinch a 1-0 away victory at Newcastle United thanks to Thierno Barry's 90th‑minute winner, securing their first road win in ten games and lifting them from 14th to 7th in the Premier League. The match saw a rain‑soaked St James' Park, late bookings for Ramsey, and key substitutions including Hayden Hackney for George. Jordan Pickford made a crucial save in the 90th minute. The win marks Everton's first away triumph at St James' Park since February last season.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton: Live | Barry taps-in for the lead!
Everton snatch a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in a tense Premier League 2 clash at St James' Park. The lone goal comes in the 49th minute when Barry latches onto a short pass from Branthwaite and taps in from two yards out after a VAR‑overruled foul. Brennan Johnson replaces Barry at the 80th minute, but the Blues fail to find an equaliser. The match features multiple missed chances, VAR controversy over a Schar challenge, and a late substitution spree from both managers.
Everton at Newcastle: Live & How to Watch | Underway
Everton travel to Newcastle for a Monday night Premier League clash on Nov 2 (8 p.m. BST) after their recent 3‑0 Carabao Cup win over the Magpies sparked on‑field tension. Manager David Moyes looks to halt a dip that sees Everton slip from 5th to 14th after two 2‑0 defeats, with a victory potentially lifting them to 7th. Jack Grealish remains suspended and out, while Jarrad Branthwaite has returned from concussion protocol. The match at Hill Dickinson Stadium will be aired on USA Network (US), Sky Sports (UK), DAZN and others, with live streams on Fubo, Sky Go, Disney+ Hotstar and more. Previously, Everton beat Newcastle 3‑2 at St James’ Park, highlighted by Jordan Pickford’s late save.
Monday’s Everton News: Branthwaite latest, Garner talks Cup hopes, Gallagher linked again
Everton gear up for today’s Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle United as midfielder Jarrad Branthwaite clears concussion protocols after a clash with Chelsea keeper Emiliano Martínez. James Garner says a quarter‑final spot against Fleetwood Town would be a massive boost for the club’s silverware hopes. Meanwhile, new signing Hayden Hackney praises the club’s support, Everton Women hold Manchester United to a 0‑0 draw, and the Toffees are linked with Tottenham’s Connor Gallagher for a January move. The match promises high stakes for Everton’s cup ambitions.
Everton Women 0-0 Manchester United: WSL Report | Organised Blues earn hard-fought point
Everton Women hold Manchester United to a 0-0 stalemate at Goodison Park on October 31, 2026, earning their first clean sheet in four WSL games. Ornella Vignola leads the attack alone while Maz Pacheco moves up the pitch, and a forged midfield trio of Rosa van Gool, Yuka Momiki and others keeps United at bay. Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan, also captain, makes several key saves, including from Dominique Janssen. Manager Brian Phelan’s tactical setup frustrates United’s possession dominance, and despite a late substitution, the match ends goalless. Everton now face a tough November schedule with trips to Chelsea, Tottenham and a home cup tie versus Durham.
Everton Women vs Manchester United: WSL Preview | Can Blues bring cup form into league fixture
Everton Women face Manchester United in a crucial WSL clash at Goodison Park, hoping to translate their recent Subway Players Cup success into league points. Manager Scott Phelan wrestles with injury decisions after "bumps and bruises" in the cup win, including goalkeeper choices between Courtney Brosnan and Rylee Foster‑Inman, and potential changes in a back four that has conceded six goals in three league games. Midfield will likely feature Ruby Mace and Clare Wheeler, while the forward line options include Noemie Mouchon, Jutta Rantala and Hannah Cain. United sit eight points off the top with a 3‑2‑2 record, looking to close the gap after a strong cup run.
Friday’s Everton News: Hackney talks win, Aït-Nouri linked
Everton advance to the League Cup quarter‑finals after a 3-1 win over Newcastle United, with James Garner and debutant Hayden Hackney scoring their first goals of the season. Hackney praised the fans’ support, calling it a “special night.” Meanwhile, Jack Grealish is dropped for a disciplinary breach, and the club is reportedly tracking Manchester City full‑back Rayan Aït‑Nouri as a potential winter signing, with options to free up space after Grealish’s loan ends. Next up: a QF clash with Fleetwood Town, who recently upset Arsenal.
Everton 3-1 Newcastle: Match Report & Instant Reaction | Carabao Cup win as Garner, Hackey and Barry score
Everton beat Newcastle 3-1 in a Carabao Cup tie at Goodison Park on October 30, 2026, booking a quarter‑final spot against Fleetwood Town. James Garner opened the scoring after a Tyrique George turnover, Hayden Hackney doubled the lead with a first‑ever Everton goal, and Thierno Barry completed the rout with a clinical finish. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made several key saves, while Newcastle’s Dan Burn scored a late consolation. The win came in a double‑header that also sets up a Premier League clash five days later. Everton’s midfield dominated, with Hackney earning Man of the Match.
Everton 3-1 Newcastle: Carabao Cup | Blues progress to face Fleetwood
Everton secure a 3-1 win over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Hill Dickinson Stadium, booking a quarter‑final clash with League Two side Fleetwood Town. Despite Newcastle rattling the net 29 times, Everton’s goals came from Andy Burn (89'), a cross‑play by KDH set up Barry’s third at 69', and an early strike that put them ahead. The match featured late‑minute bookings, substitutions including Brennan Johnson and Charly Alcaraz, and a vibrant fan chant of “Spirit of the Blues.” Everton now travel to Fleetwood after their victory on October 29, 2026.
Everton drawn away at giantkillers Fleetwood in Carabao Cup Quarter Finals
Everton will face fourth‑tier Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup quarter‑finals after beating Newcastle United in the fourth round. Fleetwood made headlines by eliminating defending champions Arsenal, a shock upset in English football. The Toffees have met Fleetwood twice before in the competition, winning 5‑2 in 2020‑21 under Carlo Ancelotti and 1‑0 in 2022‑23 with Frank Lampard. Everton, who have never won the cup in 141 years, last exited in the third round this season after Charly Alcaraz’s 1‑0 win over Wolves. The quarter‑finals are scheduled for the week of Dec. 14, with Everton’s next league fixtures away at Brighton (Oct. 13) and Nottingham Forest (Oct. 19).
Everton vs Newcastle: Carabao Cup | Underway
Everton host Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 29, 2026. The live blog notes early chances for both sides, with Jordan Pickford saving a header from Barnes and a scramble in the six‑yard box. Everton start Hayden Hackney and Tyler Dibling, while Jack Grealish and Jarrad Branthwaite sit out – Grealish is suspended for a disciplinary breach. Newcastle field a strong bench. The Toffees come off back‑to‑back 2‑0 defeats to Chelsea and Arsenal, while Newcastle have been inconsistent, winning one of their last five. A league clash at St James’ Park follows on Monday. The last two meetings saw a 4‑1 Newcastle win and a 3‑2 Everton victory.
Sheffield United 1-2 Everton Women: Subway Players Cup match | Blues quick start blunts Blades
Everton Women keep a perfect start in the Subway Players Cup, beating Sheffield United 2-1 at Attis Arena. Rosa van Gool opened the scoring after six minutes, and Noémie Mouchon added a second seven minutes later, completing her streak of goals in two consecutive games. Lucy Willis pulled one back in injury time, but the Toffees held on. Manager Scott Phelan praised the performance and noted no injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s WSL clash with Manchester United. The win secures Everton’s place in the cup knockout stages and sets up a weekend showdown at Goodison Park.
Thursday’s Everton News: Carabao Cup preview, Oskarsson & Gabriel linked, Burnley appeal
Everton face Newcastle United in a Carabao Cup showdown at 19:45 GMT, with a win sending them into a tie against giant‑killers Fleetwood Town. The club is also tangled in a £35‑40 million compensation dispute with Burnley, awaiting an appeal over the payment's escrow. Transfer buzz includes Everton joining Tottenham and Newcastle in chasing Real Sociedad striker Orri Oskarsson and preparing a January move for Lecce forward Tiago Gabriel, while Seamus Coleman hints at retirement and Duncan Ferguson urges new owners to fund David Moyes.
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