Everton and Chelsea will face off at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday evening, a match that could significantly impact both teams’ chances of qualifying for Europe.
Everton, managed by David Moyes, is aiming for their first European campaign in a decade and currently ranks eighth in the league. Although they lost 2–0 to Arsenal, they only conceded in the final minutes.
The Toffees have struggled at home, winning just one of their last seven league games at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. A victory tonight would mark consecutive home wins for the first time since their 2–0 triumph over Burnley earlier this month.
Chelsea visits Merseyside looking to recover from a tough week, which included a home defeat to Newcastle and a Champions League exit. Under Liam Rosenior, Chelsea was eliminated from Europe with an aggregate score of 8–2 against Paris Saint-Germain, and they are currently sixth in the Premier League, trailing the top four by three points.
The Blues have faced defensive challenges, conceding goals in eight consecutive league matches since their last clean sheet in Rosenior’s first game. Chelsea has also made 96 changes to their starting lineup this season, the highest in the league.
Everton vs Chelsea – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026
- Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
- Referee: Samuel Barrott
- VAR: Paul Howard
- Last Meeting: Chelsea 2–0 Everton (13 Dec 2025, Premier League)
Team News
Everton
David Moyes was without James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite for the match against Arsenal, and their status remains uncertain. Jake O’Brien and Michael Keane are ready to step in if needed.
James Garner has been notable for Everton, leading the league with 138 combined tackles and interceptions while creating 43 chances. Jack Grealish is out for the rest of the season.
Chelsea
Chelsea is concerned about Trevoh Chalobah, who suffered an ankle issue but seems to have avoided a serious injury. Malo Gusto and Benoit Badiashile may return from illness, and Estêvão is fit to play.
Reece James, Levi Colwill, and Filip Jörgensen will not feature. João Pedro has been effective on the road, scoring 11 away goals this season, the most by a Chelsea player since 2019–20.
Form
Everton
Everton narrowly lost 2-0 to Arsenal after a strong performance, but wins against Newcastle and Burnley have kept them in the race for eighth place.
Historically, Chelsea has had a tough time winning at Everton, with the Toffees having lost just one of their last eight Premier League home games against them.
Chelsea
Chelsea is in a rough patch, winning only one of their last five league matches and facing consecutive defeats in the Champions League.
Despite these issues, Chelsea boasts the league’s highest non-penalty expected goals (xG) at 52.8. Cole Palmer has scored four goals in his last two away league matches.
Predicted Lineups
Everton Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Garner, O’Brien, Keane, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Gueye; McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto
Chelsea Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Acheampong, Sarr, Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Garnacho; Pedro
How to Watch Everton vs Chelsea?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, beginning at 17:00 GMT prior to the 17:30 kick-off.
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