Everton delivered a stunning 1-0 upset against Chelsea in the Women’s Super League (WSL), decisively ending the reigning champions’ formidable, long-standing unbeaten run. The solitary, match-winning goal was engineered by Super Falcons star Toni Payne, whose exceptional form continued to influence the Toffees’ success.
The crucial breakthrough came early, inside the opening ten minutes, when Payne supplied a precise pass to teammate Honoka Hayashi, who clinically finished to claim the decisive lead.
This victory marked Chelsea’s first WSL defeat since May 2024, a result that simultaneously extended Everton’s own positive streak under manager Brian Sørensen. Payne, who had previously been influential with a goal and an assist in the last fixture, was substituted in the 67th minute following another commanding performance on the wing.
The vital three points propel Everton up the WSL table to ninth place, offering a significant morale boost as they prepare for a challenging home tie against Arsenal.
