Everton had a big win in London, interrupted Chelsea's unbeaten streak
Everton stun Chelsea and end their 34-match WSL unbeaten streak with a 1–0 win in London.In a dramatic twist, Everton Women pulled off a shock 1–0 victory away at Chelsea Women, handing the champions their first league defeat since May 2024. The deciding goal came early — Honoka Hayashi tapped home from a perfect cross by Toni Payne — and despite Chelsea piling on the pressure with 18 corners and relentless attacking, Everton’s defence, marshalled by keeper Courtney Brosnan, held firm till the final whistle.
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