Overview
- Paul Tierney has been named referee for the Premier League meeting at Hill Dickinson.
- Everton have drawn three of their last four league games, scoring five and conceding six, and most recently drew 2-2 with Hull City.
- Chelsea come in after a 5-1 win over Bournemouth and have produced one win, two losses and one draw in their previous four matches, with 12 goals scored and 11 conceded.
- Both clubs sit on 10 points in the early table so the winner will move up the standings and gain short-term momentum.
- Everton beat Chelsea 3-0 in their last league meeting on 21 March 2026 and both sides face testing fixtures after this match, including games against top opponents such as Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham and Manchester United.