Chelsea continued their impressive start in the Women’s Super League (WSL) with a commanding 5-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park, further extending their unbeaten streak under new manager Sonia Bompastor. The victory also marked Chelsea’s tenth consecutive win over Everton in the WSL, showcasing their continued dominance against the Merseyside club.
Chelsea took control from the outset, with Agnes Beever-Jones opening the scoring in the 14th minute. Kadeisha Buchanan delivered a perfectly-timed cross into the box, which Beever-Jones met with a powerful header to beat Everton goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan. This early goal set the tone for a one-sided contest as Chelsea's relentless attack began to pick apart the Everton defense.
Chelsea doubled their lead before the break thanks to Erin Cuthbert, who capitalized on a defensive error. Veatriki Sarri, attempting to clear the ball, found herself under pressure from Cuthbert, who quickly seized possession and fired a low, left-footed shot into the bottom corner. Cuthbert’s goal underscored Chelsea's high press and relentless energy, which kept Everton on the back foot throughout the first half.
Shortly after, Guro Reiten added Chelsea’s third goal with an expertly-placed shot at the near post after receiving a precise pass from Sjoeke Nusken. Reiten's finish all but confirmed Chelsea's dominance, sending them into halftime with a comfortable 3-0 lead.
In the second half, Chelsea controlled possession and continued to press forward, although Everton showed brief flashes of resistance. However, the visitors’ defense proved too strong, limiting Everton’s attempts on goal and maintaining a clean sheet.
- Chelsea added two late goals to seal the win. In the 82nd minute, Wieke Kaptein scored a powerful shot that soared into the top of the net. Barely a minute later, Ashley Lawrence completed a well-coordinated team move, tapping in Oriane Jean-Francois’ cross from close range, solidifying Chelsea's victory.
Under Bompastor’s leadership, Chelsea remains undefeated in the league, with this being her fifth consecutive win. Her perfect start puts her in elite company, joining only two other managers, David Parker and Jonas Eidevall, who have also achieved five straight WSL victories in their first games.
Chelsea’s attacking prowess was evident as they took 26 shots in total, with an expected goals (xG) tally of 3.16 compared to Everton’s 0.37. Everton managed only six shots throughout the game, highlighting Chelsea's superior gameplay and effective defense.
This win is a continuation of Chelsea’s recent WSL successes, putting them in a strong position at the top of the league. With Bompastor’s tactical vision and a squad filled with experienced internationals, Chelsea looks poised to continue their dominant run as they chase the league title.
