Match report

Chelsea Defeats Everton 2-0 in Premier League Clash

Chelsea
Chelsea
2–0
FT
Everton
Everton
Dec 13, 2025

Chelsea dominated the match and defeated Everton 2-0 in a strong display at Stamford Bridge. Goals from C. Palmer and M. Gusto secured all three points for the Blues in this Premier League encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Goal scorers: C. Palmer (21'), M. Gusto (45')
  • • Substitutions: Chelsea - Carlos Alcaraz, Andrey Santos, João Pedro; Everton - K. Dewsbury-Hall, T. Barry, J. Grealish, J. Garner
  • • Yellow Card: W. Fofana (76')

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 27 M. Gusto (D)
  • 29 W. Fofana (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 7 P. Neto (M)
  • 10 C. Palmer (M)
  • 49 A. Garnacho (M)
  • 20 Joao Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Jorgensen
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 34 J. Acheampong
  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 11 J. Gittens
  • 41 Estêvão
  • 38 M. Guiu

Everton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 15 J. O'Brien (D)
  • 6 J. Tarkowski (D)
  • 5 M. Keane (D)
  • 16 V. Mykolenko (D)
  • 27 I. Gueye (M)
  • 37 J. Garner (M)
  • 10 I. Ndiaye (M)
  • 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 18 J. Grealish (M)
  • 11 T. Barry (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Travers
  • 2 N. Patterson
  • 7 D. McNeil
  • 9 Beto
  • 20 T. Dibling
  • 24 C. Alcaraz
  • 39 A. Aznou
  • 42 T. Iroegbunam
  • 73 E. Campbell

Timeline

  1. Everton
    16' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Dewsbury-Hall · On: Carlos Alcaraz
  2. Chelsea
    21' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Palmer · Assist: M. Gusto
  3. Chelsea
    45' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gusto · Assist: P. Neto
  4. Chelsea
    58' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Palmer · On: Andrey Santos
  5. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Garnacho · On: J. Gittens
  6. Everton
    68' Everton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Barry · On: Beto
  7. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    W. Fofana

    Foul

  8. Chelsea
    81' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Pedro · On: Estêvão
  9. Everton
    84' Everton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Grealish · On: T. Dibling
  10. Everton
    84' Everton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Garner · On: Tim Iroegbunam

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Everton
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 88% 82%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 11
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 537 373
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 2.20 1.03
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 473 306
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Palmer's early goal at 21' gave Chelsea the lead and a significant boost in confidence.
  • ▸ M. Gusto's second half goal solidified Chelsea's control, putting Everton on the back foot.