Match report

Arsenal W Defeats Everton W 3-1 in FA WSL

Everton W
Everton W
1–3
FT
Arsenal W
Arsenal W
Dec 13, 2025

Arsenal W demonstrated their strength in the FA WSL by securing a 3-1 victory over Everton W. The match saw early goals by Katie McCabe and Alex Russo for Arsenal W, with a brief response from Everton W's Hina Hayashi. Despite late substitutions and a strong defensive push, Everton W could not match Arsenal W's offensive firepower, with Ovia Smith adding a third goal for the victors late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal W won 3-1 against Everton W
  • • Katie McCabe scored in the 11th minute for Arsenal W
  • • Hina Hayashi equalized for Everton W in the 13th minute
  • • Alex Russo scored in the 15th minute for Arsenal W
  • • Ovia Smith scored in the 87th minute to seal the win for Arsenal W
  • • Everton W received two yellow cards in the match

Lineups

Everton W

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Courtney Brosnan (G)
  • 3 Rion Ishikawa (D)
  • 30 Ruby Mace (D)
  • 5 Martina Fernández (D)
  • 13 Hikaru Kitagawa (D)
  • 9 Toni Payne (M)
  • 7 Clare Wheeler (M)
  • 18 Ornella Vignola (M)
  • 6 Honoka Hayashi (M)
  • 29 Yuka Momiki (F)
  • 11 Kelly Gago (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Katja Snoeijs
  • 28 Karen Holmgaard
  • 8 Rosa van Gool
  • 19 Katie Robinson
  • 16 Hayley Ladd
  • 12 Emily Ramsey
  • 4 Isabella Hobson
  • 33 Mayumi Pacheco
  • 22 Aurora Galli

Arsenal W

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 28 Anneke Borbe (G)
  • 2 Emily Fox (D)
  • 3 Lotte Wubben-Moy (D)
  • 7 Stephanie Catley (D)
  • 11 Katie McCabe (D)
  • 32 Kyra Cooney-Cross (M)
  • 10 Kim Little (M)
  • 8 Mariona Caldentey (M)
  • 9 Bethany Mead (F)
  • 23 Alessia Russo (F)
  • 19 Caitlin Foord (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 Olivia Smith
  • 25 Stina Blackstenius
  • 6 Leah Williamson
  • 21 Victoria Pelova
  • 24 Taylor Hinds
  • 53 Amy Liddiard
  • 5 Laia Codina
  • 44 Sophie Harwood

Timeline

  1. Arsenal W
    11' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    K. McCabe
  2. Everton W
    13' Everton W Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Hayashi · Assist: Ornella Vignola
  3. Arsenal W
    15' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Russo · Assist: K. Little
  4. Everton W
    59' Everton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Gago · On: K. Snoeijs
  5. Everton W
    60' Everton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Wheeler · On: K. Holmgaard
  6. Everton W
    60' Everton W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Momiki · On: Rosa van Gool
  7. Arsenal W
    63' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Mead · On: O. Smith
  8. Arsenal W
    63' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Little · On: S. Blackstenius
  9. Everton W
    76' Everton W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ornella Vignola · On: K. Robinson
  10. Everton W
    82' Everton W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Hayashi · On: H. Ladd
  11. Arsenal W
    82' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mariona Caldentey · On: V. Pelova
  12. Arsenal W
    82' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Catley · On: L. Williamson
  13. Arsenal W
    87' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Smith · Assist: K. McCabe
  14. Everton W
    89' Everton W Card · Yellow Card
    M. Fernandez

    Foul

  15. Everton W
    90'+4 Everton W Card · Yellow Card
    R. Mace

    Foul

  16. Arsenal W
    90' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. McCabe · On: Taylor Hinds

Match Stats

Stat Everton W Arsenal W
Fouls 6 4
Pass Accuracy 80% 88%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 3 22
Corners 0 12
Total Passes 284 688
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 0 8
Shots on Target 2 10
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 227 608
Shots Inside Box 1 16
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal W took an early lead with goals from Katie McCabe and Alex Russo in the 11th and 15th minutes, respectively, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Ovia Smith's late goal in the 87th minute ensured Arsenal W's victory, sealing their dominance over Everton W despite a strong effort from Hina Hayashi to level the score in the early stages.