Sam Kerr scored a double and Ellie Carpener also netted as Chelsea returned to Women’s Super League action with a 4-1 win away to Clare Wheeler’s Everton on Sunday.
Kerr banged in Chelsea’s first two goals, opening the scoring in the sixth minute after Erin Cuthbert threaded a pass for the Matildas striker, who slotted past the on-rushing Everton keeper.
But Wheeler helped Everton pull level, with the assist for Yuka Momiki’s 10th minute audacious long-range equaliser.
Your @BarclaysWSL Player of the Match, Sam Kerr! 🏆#CFCW pic.twitter.com/Ze6hQQbL9r
— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) April 26, 2026
Kerr, however, restored Chelsea’s lead two minutes into the second half from Lauren James’ right-wing pass, sliding home first time. Soon after, Kerr had a back-post header cleared off the line.
The Aussies kept up their attacking impact when Carpenter netted in the 53rd minute to put the Blues up 3-1, with Kerr playing a role in the lead-up sliding Alyssa Thompson in on the right to set up Carpenter who swept home from close range.
Kerr played a rare full 90 minutes along with Carpenter. Wheeler put in a full shift for the Toffees who are midtable after three straight losses.
Lauren James ➕ Sam Kerr 🟰 🥳#CFCW pic.twitter.com/8VkzrvFAnK
— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) April 26, 2026
The win moves Chelsea within six points of leaders Manchester City who were stunned 3-2 by Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
Mary Fowler was a 59th minute substitute for City, while Charlie Rule started and played 46 minutes – following an early booking – for the Seagulls.
Elsewhere, Charli Grant was back in the Tottenham matchday squad but remained unused in their 0-0 draw with Manchester United.
Allana Kennedy played a full game for London City Lionesses in their 5-1 win over Leicester City.
In Italy’s Femminile Serie A, Wini Heatley was an 82nd minute substitute for leaders AS Roma as they won 1-0 at Juventus.
Alex Chidiac put in a full shift in Como’s 1-1 draw with Parma, while Jessika Nash and Jacynta Galabadaarachchi both went unused in Sassuolo’s 3-0 win at Lazio.
