Match Overview
Chelsea will host Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in a crucial Premier League showdown Chelsea vs Everton. With both teams chasing key objectives – Chelsea looking to secure European football and Everton fighting to avoid relegation – this fixture promises fireworks.
- Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 12.30 PM BST / 7:30 AM ET
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
- Live Stream: Available on NBC Sports (USA), Sky Sports (UK), and online streaming services
Where to Watch – TV & Live Stream Info
Fans around the globe can catch the highly anticipated Chelsea vs Everton clash through various TV broadcasters and live streaming platforms, ensuring no one misses a minute of the action.
United Kingdom
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
- Live Stream: Sky Go app or NOW TV (subscription required)
United States
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Network, USA Network
- Live Stream: Peacock Premium or NBC Sports
Canada
- Streaming Only: DAZN Canada (exclusive rights to the Premier League)
Australia
- Streaming Only: Optus Sport (available via app and smart TV)
International
- Europe: Viaplay (Scandinavia), Canal+ (France), DAZN (Germany, Italy, Spain)
- India: Star Sports Select, Disney+ Hotstar
- Africa: SuperSport Premier League (DSTV), Showmax Pro
📝 Reminder for Fans: Streaming services may require a subscription or free trial. Use official platforms to avoid illegal streams and ensure the best viewing experience.
Current Form Guide
Chelsea’s Recent Form (Last 5 PL Matches):
✅ Win vs West Ham (3-1)
➖ Draw vs Liverpool (2-2)
❌ Loss vs Arsenal (1-2)
✅ Win vs Burnley (4-0)
✅ Win vs Crystal Palace (2-0)
Everton’s Recent Form (Last 5 PL Matches):
❌ Loss vs Man City (0-3)
➖ Draw vs Fulham (1-1)
❌ Loss vs Tottenham (0-2)
✅ Win vs Sheffield United (2-0)
❌ Loss vs Newcastle (1-4)
Key Players to Watch
🟦 Chelsea
- Cole Palmer – The breakout star of Chelsea’s season, Palmer has 11 goals and 6 assists in 28 appearances.
- Enzo Fernández – Orchestrating the midfield with precision, averaging a pass accuracy of 89.4%.
- Levi Colwill – Emerging as a solid defensive presence, crucial for containing Everton’s counter-attacks.
🔵 Everton
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Leading the line with 8 goals, his physical presence will test Chelsea’s center-backs.
- Dwight McNeil – Provides creativity from wide positions, registering 5 assists this season.
- Jordan Pickford – England’s number one remains crucial for the Toffees with 4 clean sheets in 2025.
Tactical Preview
Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino has shifted toward a dynamic 4-2-3-1 setup, focusing on ball possession and pressing high. The midfield duo of Fernández and Caicedo provides control, while Mudryk and Madueke stretch the flanks.
Everton, meanwhile, under Sean Dyche, stick to a 4-4-1-1 formation, relying on compact defense and set pieces. Their game plan will be to frustrate Chelsea and hit on the break using Calvert-Lewin’s hold-up play.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
- Chelsea 2-0 Everton – Nov 2024, Premier League
- Everton 1-1 Chelsea – Mar 2024, Premier League
- Chelsea 2-2 Everton – Dec 2023, Premier League
- Chelsea 1-0 Everton – May 2023, Premier League
- Everton 1-0 Chelsea – Aug 2022, Premier League
Chelsea is unbeaten in their last four meetings with Everton at Stamford Bridge.
Stats Snapshot (Premier League 2024/25)
| Metric | Chelsea | Everton |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 52 | 27 |
| Goals Conceded | 38 | 55 |
| Possession % | 61.2% | 41.8% |
| Passing Accuracy | 89.1% | 75.6% |
| Clean Sheets | 9 | 4 |
| Crosses Attempted | 601 | 422 |
| Chances Created | 344 | 218 |
Injury Report
Chelsea:
- Reece James – Doubtful (hamstring)
- Christopher Nkunku – Out (knee)
- Ben Chilwell – Out (fitness issues)
Everton:
- Abdoulaye Doucouré – Suspended
- Andre Gomes – Doubtful
- Dele Alli – Out (long-term injury)
Team News
🔵 Chelsea
Chelsea head into the clash with a relatively strong squad, though injuries still play a part in Mauricio Pochettino’s team selection.
- Injured: Reece James and Christopher Nkunku remain out with long-term injuries.
- Doubtful: Ben Chilwell is being assessed after a minor knock in training and may face a late fitness test.
- Back in Training: Romeo Lavia and Carney Chukwuemeka have returned to full training but may not be risked for a starting spot.
Expect Chelsea to rely on key players like Cole Palmer, who has been in excellent form, and Enzo Fernández to control the midfield.
⚪ Everton
Sean Dyche’s side continues to fight for every point, but they’ve been hit with a few injury concerns.
- Injured: Dele Alli remains sidelined with a long-term injury.
- Suspended: Idrissa Gana Gueye is unavailable due to suspension after accumulating too many yellow cards.
- Doubtful: Amadou Onana picked up a knock and faces a late assessment.
The Toffees will look to Dominic Calvert-Lewin to lead the line and hope Dwight McNeil can continue creating chances from the wings.
Prediction
Everton will put up a fight, but Chelsea’s home form and superior squad depth should make the difference.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 3-1 Everton
Palmer and Sterling are expected to be key, while Calvert-Lewin may get one back for the visitors.
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