Chelsea 1-0 Everton
69 mins: Everton sweep a free kick into the box where Chelsea deal with the cross.
A free kick is awarded to the hosts and Robert Sanchez looks to play out from the back.
Mike Jones26 April 2025 14:01
Chelsea 1-0 Everton
66 mins: Romeo Lavia is taken off by Enzo Maresca with Reece James introduced for Chelsea.
Moises Caicedo will move up to the midfielder and James slots in at right-back.
A long throw from Everton comes into the box and is headed out to Idrissa Gueye.
He strikes a volley sweetly but drills it straight into the hands of Sanchez.
Mike Jones26 April 2025 13:58
Chelsea 1-0 Everton
That’s a great stop from Robert Sanchez. A quick turn over from Everton sees them poke the ball to Beto.
He shrugs off the nearest defender then laces a shot, very similar to Jackson’s goal, from the right side of the pitch.
It’s a good strike but Sanchez leaps to the right and palms the ball wide!
Mike Jones26 April 2025 13:54
Chelsea 1-0 Everton
60 mins: An hour played at Stamford Bridge. Everton still haven’t been able to translate defensive stability into a positive attack.
Chelsea are on the hunt for more goals.
Mike Jones26 April 2025 13:50
Chelsea 1-0 Everton
Chelsea are pushing on here. Neto curls the ball into the box as Branthwaite and Madueke leap for the ball.
Branthwaite wins the battle and turns it behind.
Mike Jones26 April 2025 13:47
Chelsea 1-0 Everton
54 mins: Close! A misplaced pass comes towards Pickford but it’s underhit.
Jackson tries to nip in and win it first but Pickford gets to the ball and tips it just away from the striker before sending it up the pitch.
More good work from the Everton goalkeeper.
Mike Jones26 April 2025 13:44
Chelsea 1-0 Everton
A corner ball comes to the near box where Madueke squeezes ahead of Mykonlenko then fizzes a shot towards goal.
Pickford sticks out a leg and turns the ball wide. Sharp work.
Mike Jones26 April 2025 13:40
Chelsea 1-0 Everton
48 mins: Pedro Neto dances into the box from the right wing and wins a corner after Jarrad Branthwaite deflects his attempted cross behind.
The set piece is flicked into the penalty area and Everton clear their lines.
Mike Jones26 April 2025 13:38
Second half! Chelsea 1-0 Everton
David Moyes has made a change at the half-time break with Carlos Alcaraz brought on to replace Illiman Ndiaye.
No changes for Chelsea who get the ball rolling again.
Mike Jones26 April 2025 13:36
HT Chelsea 1-0 Everton
As things stand, Chelsea are moving up to fourth in the Premier League table.
They have a difficult run in, probably the most difficult of any of the Champions League challengers, and today’s match is a must-win.
Another goal for the Blues will probably be enough for them to win the game today.
Mike Jones26 April 2025 13:33