Match report

Everton W Defeats Crystal Palace W 3-0 in FA WSL

Everton W
Everton W
3–0
FT
Crystal Palace W
Crystal Palace W
Mar 22, 2025

Everton W demonstrated their prowess in the FA WSL with a decisive 3-0 win over Crystal Palace W. Goals from Justine Vanhaevermaet, S. Holmgaard, and K. Gago secured Everton's victory. Crystal Palace W struggled to find their footing against Everton's tenacious defense and effective attacking plays.

Key Facts

  • • Everton W defeated Crystal Palace W 3-0 in the FA WSL
  • • Justine Vanhaevermaet scored the opening goal in the 43rd minute
  • • S. Holmgaard doubled the lead in the 46th minute
  • • K. Gago sealed the victory with a goal in the 95th minute
  • • Crystal Palace W made five substitutions throughout the match

Lineups

Everton W

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Brosnan (G)
  • 19 H. Payne (D)
  • 3 M. Mjelde (D)
  • 5 Martina Fernández (D)
  • 23 S. Holmgaard (D)
  • 25 K. Snoeijs (M)
  • 16 H. Ladd (M)
  • 6 H. Hayashi (M)
  • 8 J. Vanhaevermaet (M)
  • 9 T. Payne (F)
  • 29 K. Gago (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 V. Sarri
  • 17 L. Hope
  • 26 R. Madsen
  • 14 M. Lawley
  • 28 K. Holmgaard
  • 18 E. Watson
  • 12 E. Ramsey
  • 27 E. Stenevik
  • 47 K. Olesen

Crystal Palace W

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Yáñez (G)
  • 14 J. Green (D)
  • 29 A. Swaby (D)
  • 25 A. Nouwen (D)
  • 23 L. Woodham (D)
  • 11 A. Weerden (M)
  • 5 M. Cato (M)
  • 17 L. Potter (M)
  • 27 A. Larkin (M)
  • 21 C. Laris­ey (F)
  • 28 K. Stengel (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 K. Veje
  • 20 I. Riley
  • 10 A. Blanchard
  • 77 I. Atkinson
  • 9 E. Hughes
  • 4 C. Arthur
  • 19 M. Majasaari
  • 8 M. Sharpe
  • 15 H. Nolan

Timeline

  1. Everton W
    43' Everton W Goal · Normal Goal
    Justine Vanhaevermaet · Assist: S. Holmgaard
  2. Crystal Palace W
    46' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Larkin · On: K. Veje
  3. Everton W
    46' Everton W Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Holmgaard · Assist: K. Gago
  4. Crystal Palace W
    60' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Green · On: I. Riley
  5. Everton W
    70' Everton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Snoeijs · On: V. Sarri
  6. Everton W
    70' Everton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Payne · On: L. Hope
  7. Crystal Palace W
    79' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Woodham · On: A. Blanchard
  8. Everton W
    83' Everton W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Hayashi · On: R. Madsen
  9. Everton W
    83' Everton W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Payne · On: M. Lawley
  10. Crystal Palace W
    86' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Weerden · On: I. Atkinson
  11. Crystal Palace W
    86' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Laris­ey · On: E. Hughes
  12. Everton W
    90'+1 Everton W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Ladd · On: K. Holmgaard
  13. Everton W
    90'+5 Everton W Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Gago · Assist: S. Holmgaard

Match Stats

Stat Everton W Crystal Palace W
Fouls 4 3
Pass Accuracy 86% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 496 397
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 426 324
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Everton W's early goal by Justine Vanhaevermaet in the 43rd minute set the tone for the match, giving them a strong psychological advantage
  • ▸ S. Holmgaard's goal just three minutes later in the 46th minute effectively ended Crystal Palace W's hopes of a comeback and secured Everton's dominance