Overview
- Kick-off is 14:30 GMT at Kingsmeadow, with coverage on BBC Red Button and BBC iPlayer in the UK and streaming on ESPN+ in the USA.
- Chelsea remain unbeaten in the WSL and Champions League but ceded first place after back-to-back 1–1 league draws in November.
- Erin Cuthbert is ruled out under concussion protocols, while Wieke Kaptein faces a late fitness decision.
- Everton have taken just two league points since their opening-day win but entered the break after a 3–1 League Cup victory at Newcastle.
- Brian Sørensen says his squad is close to full strength, with Aurora Galli available, Toni Payne a game-time call, and long-term absentees Megan Finnigan and Elise Stenevik still out.