Premier League Regular Season - 16
Chelsea 2 - 0 FT Everton
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ K. Dewsbury-Hall ↑C. Alcaraz 16'
21' C. Palmer (M. Gusto)
45'+1 M. Gusto (P. Neto)
HT
58' ↓ C. Palmer ↑Andrey Santos
65' ↓ A. Garnacho ↑J. Gittens
↓ T. Barry ↑Beto 68'
77' W. Fofana
81' ↓ Joao Pedro ↑Estevao
↓ J. Grealish ↑T. Dibling 84'
↓ J. Garner ↑T. Iroegbunam 84'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Robert Sánchez 
ARCHITECT
1
key passes
1
key passes
0
assists
22%
pass acc
Defenders
Malo Gusto 
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
Wesley Fofana 
SWEEPER
6
cleanups
6
cleanups
3
interceptions
3
blocks
Trevoh Chalobah 
ENFORCER
4
tackles
4
tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
win %
Marc Cucurella 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
92
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
Reece James 
MAGNET
75
activity
75
activity
64
passes
11
duels
Enzo Fernández
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Pedro Neto 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
2
key passes
7.2
rating
Cole Palmer
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Alejandro Garnacho 
STORMTROOPER
4
shots
4
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Forwards
João Pedro
LATE SHIFT
9
late mins
9
late mins
81
total mins
81
entry
BENCH
Filip Jørgensen 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Tosin Adarabioyo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Benoît Badiashile
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Jorrel Hato
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Josh Acheampong
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Andrey Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
34
total mins
Started
entry
Jamie Gittens
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
27
total mins
Started
entry
Estêvão
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
Marc Guiu
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
92
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Jake O'Brien
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
31%
pass acc
James Tarkowski
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Michael Keane
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Vitaliy Mykolenko
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
25%
pass acc
Midfielders
Idrissa Gueye
ENFORCER
9
tackles
9
tackles
10
Duels Won
77%
win %
James Garner
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
Iliman Ndiaye
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
1
on target
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
16
total mins
16
entry
Jack Grealish 
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
4
Duels Won
0
pens won
Forwards
Thierno Barry
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
68
total mins
68
entry
BENCH
Mark Travers
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Adam Aznou
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Elijah Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Carlos Alcaraz
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
31%
pass acc
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
Tim Iroegbunam
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
Beto
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
24
total mins
Started
entry
Dwight McNeil
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/04/2025 | Chelsea | 1 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 22/12/2024 | Everton | 0 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 15/04/2024 | Chelsea | 6 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 10/12/2023 | Everton | 2 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 18/03/2023 | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Everton | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 06/08/2022 | Everton | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 01/05/2022 | Everton | 1 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 16/12/2021 | Chelsea | 1 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 08/03/2021 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 12/12/2020 | Everton | 1 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Goodison Park |
Chelsea Win
Everton Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +20
P: 16 GD: +22
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +12
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -13
P: 16 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gusto's Masterclass Secures Chelsea's Grip on Fourth
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. This wasn't just three points—it was a six-pointer that separated fourth from seventh and reminded the Premier League that Chelsea remains a force in the title conversation.
Defensive Brilliance Turns to Attacking Threat
From the opening whistle at Stamford Bridge, Malo Gusto operated as Chelsea's creative fulcrum. The right-back's 8.6 rating wasn't built on defensive heroics alone—it was his ability to drift infield, unlock space, and strike with purpose. In the 21st minute, Gusto's assist found Cole Palmer in the box, and the midfielder's composed finish broke the deadlock. One became two when Gusto himself buried a second-half effort in the 45th minute, this time assisted by Pedro Neto. Chelsea's intensity was suffocating—28 shots attempted, 7 on target, a relentless barrage that left Everton gasping.
Everton's Defensive Frailty Exposed
Everton came to west London with defensive intent, but Chelsea's movement in the final third dismantled any semblance of structure. The Toffees managed just 11 shots and 2 on target—a damning indictment of their attacking impotence. Possession favored Chelsea (58%), and while Everton pressed with 7 corners, they lacked the clinical edge needed to punish Chelsea's occasional lapses. Trevoh Chalobah's commanding display at centre-back, paired with Chelsea's 88% pass accuracy (530 total passes), created an almost impenetrable platform. The balance of the match tilted decisively after Palmer's opener—Everton never recovered.
The Title Race Tightens
Chelsea's fourth-place finish, now with 28 points from 16 games, reflects a team hitting its stride. Everton's seventh-place perch (24 points) suddenly feels precarious. This wasn't a thriller—it was a statement of intent from Enzo Maresca's side, who showed why they belong in the conversation for silverware. The stakes were always clear: Chelsea advances their top-four ambitions; Everton's European hopes dim further.
Key Questions
What made Malo Gusto the standout performer?
Goal, assist, two key passes: Gusto operated as Chelsea's creative engine, combining defensive solidity with attacking invention—a complete full-back display.
What does this mean for Chelsea's season?
A clinical six-pointer cements Chelsea's top-four credentials and momentum. With 28 points, they're primed for a sustained title challenge.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Chelsea's Attacking Arsenal Too Sharp for Struggling Everton
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Chelsea's third-place credentials face a straightforward test against a Everton side desperately searching for consistency.
The Setup
Chelsea sit third with a formidable Form line: seven wins from twelve matches, a goal difference of +12, and an attack that's misfired only occasionally. Cole Palmer anchors the creative engine, while Pedro Neto has injected genuine pace down the left—three goals and two assists in five games. Everton, languishing in 14th, are caught between ambition and fragility. Five wins in thirteen matches tell the story: unreliable. Balance here favours the hosts decisively. Stakes matter for both—Chelsea can't afford a slip in the title race, while Everton need a statement away result to arrest their drift.
Key Battle
Pedro Neto vs Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Neto's directness and finishing touch against Dewsbury-Hall's ball-carrying energy and pressing intensity. If Chelsea's left-winger finds space, Everton's entire defensive structure creaks. Dewsbury-Hall must suffocate early or Chelsea's midfield control becomes suffocating.
Our Prediction
Chelsea dominate possession, work Jordan Pickford hard with low crosses, and break through via a Palmer assist or Neto's direct running. Everton's counter-press offers brief respite, but Moisés Caicedo's ball-winning can't match Chelsea's creative superiority. Chelsea 2-0.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you want to see Chelsea's title credentials tested. Everton's defensive solidity makes it competitive, not a walkover.
What's the predicted outcome?
Chelsea 2-0. The Blues' attacking Form and Everton's defensive inconsistency point to a comfortable home victory.
Where are Chelsea and Everton in the league table?
Chelsea sit 3rd with 23 points; Everton are 14th with 18 points. A seven-point gap reflects the gulf in consistency.
What is Chelsea's current form?
Excellent. Seven wins in twelve matches (WWWLW last five). Chelsea's attack is firing; defence solid with +12 goal difference.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Pedro Neto. Three goals, two assists in five matches, averaging 7.5 rating. Chelsea's left-winger is the match's most dangerous player.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.