Everton hosts Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for the seventh round of the Premier League. Both clubs enter the fixture level on 10 points in the table, aiming to secure vital positioning in the early race for Champions League qualification.
How do Everton and Chelsea shape up for this Premier League clash?
Everton enters the weekend as one of three unbeaten sides in the Premier League, sitting fifth in the standings with two wins and four draws. Manager David Moyes voiced strong criticism of his backline following a 2-2 draw against Hull City. Meanwhile, Chelsea arrives after securing a 5-1 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, powered by a brace from Jordan Henderson, two goals from João Pedro, and a strike from Morgan Rogers. Manager Xabi Alonso seeks to build consistency with a squad that has conceded a league-high 13 goals.
What are the expected lineups for the match at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Everton’s projected 4-2-3-1 formation features Pickford in goal, supported by a defensive line of Maitland-Niles, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, and Keane. Chelsea’s anticipated 4-2-3-1 lineup includes Martínez behind Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, and Chavarría. Moisés Caicedo and Jordan Henderson marshal the midfield behind Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and João Pedro.
What injury concerns and squad updates affect both teams?
Moyes waits on the fitness of Vitaliy Mykolenko, who missed the Hull City fixture due to a minor issue sustained on international duty with Ukraine. Summer signing Christian Nørgaard recently logged minutes in a closed-door friendly and could feature in the matchday squad. For Chelsea, Alonso welcomes back Moisés Caicedo to the midfield, though Reece James remains a major doubt after missing the Bournemouth match and Tuesday training. Jamie Gittens is ruled out for several weeks with an ankle injury, and Emmanuel Emegha is also unavailable. The club recently announced Cole Palmer’s contract extension through 2034, while João Pedro shares the Premier League golden boot lead with five goals alongside Erling Haaland.
Where can fans watch the Everton versus Chelsea fixture?
Kickoff is scheduled for 07:30 Eastern Time in the United States, 05:30 in Mexico, and 13:30 in Spain. Viewers in the United States can watch via fuboTV, USA Network, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW, and SiriusXM FC. Coverage in Mexico is available through TNT Sports and Max Mexico, while DAZN Spain broadcasts the match for viewers in Spain.
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