Everton vs Chelsea Preview: Can the Toffees Make the Hill Dickinson a Fortress Against Alonso's Blues?

Level on 10 points and separated by a single goal of goal difference, Everton and Chelsea meet on Saturday lunchtime with a place near the top of the Premier League table up for grabs. Everton vs Chelsea is a Gameweek 7 fixture in the Premier League, and it pits an Everton side that has quietly climbed the table against a Chelsea team fresh from a five-goal win. Below you'll find the match details, team news, head-to-head and our prediction, plus the Everton vs Chelsea match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

Everton vs Chelsea: Match Details

• Competition: Premier League 2026/27, Gameweek 7
• Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
• Kick-off: 12:30 UK time, which is 11:30 UTC and 13:30 CEST. A few ticket and fan sites list different times, so confirm on premierleague.com.
• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
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The Table: A Tight Top Half

Before this round, Everton were fifth with 10 points and a goal difference of plus three, with Chelsea sixth on 10 points and plus two. A win for either side would take them into the top four conversation, while a defeat would leave them chasing.

Everton: Counter-Attack Specialists at Home

Everton arrive after a 2-2 draw at Hull City on 11 October. David Moyes's side, and their supporters, have enjoyed a good start at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, and they are expected to rely on swift transitions through Jack Grealish and Thierno Barry to test Chelsea's defence on the counter. One preview lists their recent run as one win and four draws in their last five matches, which shows a team that is hard to beat but sometimes struggles to close out wins.

Squad continuity is a strength. Starting11's tracker shows Everton have kept 76% of their starting eleven across their last six matches, and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and left-back Vitalii Mykolenko have both started all six of their recorded meetings with Chelsea.

Chelsea: Flying After a Five-Goal Win

Chelsea come to Merseyside in high spirits after a 5-1 win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on 10 October. Xabi Alonso's side have been more mixed in recent weeks, with a form line of two wins, a draw and two defeats across their last five matches, but that scoreline shows what they can do when everything clicks.

There is one injury concern: Jamie Gittens is sidelined. A predicted line-up from Starting11 shows Chelsea in a 3-4-2-1 with Martínez in goal, Colwill, Lacroix and Acheampong in defence, Caicedo, Lavia, Barco and Henderson in midfield, Palmer and Rogers behind Pedro up front. That is a prediction and not confirmed. Chelsea also rotate a lot, with Starting11 showing only 49% of their starting eleven kept across their last six games.

Head-to-Head: Chelsea Have the Edge

Chelsea have the stronger overall record. Across 35 meetings on record, Everton have won 11, Chelsea 17 and seven were draws. In the last six, Chelsea have three wins, Everton two and one was drawn. Everton won at home earlier this year, which is a reminder that this fixture does not always follow form.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Grealish and Barry against Chelsea's back three. Everton's counter-attacking threat is their main route to goal.

2. Palmer behind the striker. Chelsea's creative spark has started every one of his recorded meetings with Everton.

3. Midfield control. Caicedo and Lavia will try to dominate possession, while Everton aim to break quickly.

4. Consistency. Everton's run of draws and Chelsea's mixed results mean the first goal could be decisive.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing. Jamie Gittens is out for Chelsea, and no confirmed absentees were listed for Everton. Starting XIs are announced about an hour before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: Everton vs Chelsea

This looks like a closely matched contest. One goals-based model gives Everton a 51% chance of winning, a draw 22% and Chelsea 27%, with 1-1 the most likely scoreline. Another source suggests a draw or a Chelsea win. Our pick is a narrow Everton win or a draw, with goals at both ends likely. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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Everton vs Chelsea: FAQs

What time is Everton vs Chelsea?
Kick-off is 12:30 UK time on Saturday 17 October 2026, which is 11:30 UTC and 13:30 CEST.

Where is Everton vs Chelsea being played?
At the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.

Which competition is this match part of?
The Premier League, Gameweek 7 of the 2026/27 season.

Where do the teams sit in the table?
Everton are fifth and Chelsea sixth, both on 10 points before this round.

Who is Chelsea's head coach?
Xabi Alonso.

Who is injured?
Chelsea's Jamie Gittens is out.

Where can I follow Everton vs Chelsea online?
On the score808 Everton vs Chelsea match page.