Arsenal Women defeated Everton Women 1-0 in a controversial match, with Everton's Scott Phelan criticizing officiating decisions. Stina Blackstenius scored the winning goal in injury time despite a foul on Courtney Brosnan.
Key points
Arsenal Women won 1-0 against Everton Women.
Stina Blackstenius scored in injury time.
Scott Phelan criticized officiating decisions.
Courtney Brosnan was fouled before the winning goal.
Match took place at Emirates Stadium.
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Scott PhelanStina BlacksteniusCourtney BrosnanLeah Williamson
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Clare Wheeler of Everton runs with the ball while under pressure from Frida Maanum of Arsenal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 13, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Leila Coker - WSL/WSL Football via Getty Images) | WSL Football via Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Clare Wheeler of Everton runs with the ball while under pressure from Frida Maanum of Arsenal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 13, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Leila Coker - WSL/WSL Football via Getty Images) | WSL Football via Getty Images
Scott Phelan pointed to three separate decisions where the officials could have intervened after Everton Women were controversially defeated 1-0 by Arsenal.
Stina Blackstenius scored deep into injury time with the score level, despite Courtney Brosnan clearly being fouled by Leah Williamson, who was in an offside position.
And the battling Blues, who deployed Maz Pacheco further forward on the left and saw Katja Snoeijs make her first start since mid-January, produced a disciplined display that frustrated their title-chasing hosts, something Phelan felt deserved more than defeat and poor officiating.
Q&A
What were the controversial officiating decisions in the Arsenal vs Everton Women match?
Scott Phelan highlighted three key incidents where the officials could have intervened, including a foul on Courtney Brosnan and an offside leading to the winning goal.
Who scored the winning goal for Arsenal against Everton Women?
Stina Blackstenius scored the winning goal for Arsenal deep into injury time.
What was Scott Phelan's reaction to the match outcome?
Scott Phelan expressed disappointment and frustration, stating that his team's effort deserved better than the defeat.
When did Arsenal Women play against Everton Women?
Arsenal Women played against Everton Women on May 13, 2026.
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âReally disappointed and frustrated for the girls because their level of commitment and application against a high-level team has not been reflected in their rewards at the end,â he said.
âWe know that Arsenal can score real high quality goals and thatâs ok, to a certain extent, because that will happen against good players. But the goal that we conceded just makes it extra disappointing.
âWeâve watched it back, it is not just necessarily the corner that they scored from, the first corner where it goes out for the second one, there is clearly a foul on Courtney. It comes back in and there is another foul, and the actual header is offside.
âSo there is three incidents in two corners where the referee could have intervened.
âAnd at the danger of sounding like sour grapes, that just adds to the level of disappointment I feel for the girls.
âThey deserved more than that.â
Arsenal began on the front foot and Alessia Russo registered their first chance on six minutes, with Beth Mead rattling the crossbar after meeting Emily Foxâs lofted ball ten minutes later.
Everton kept both their composure and shape, with the outstanding Martina Fernandez on hand more than one occassion to clear danger.
But it would be the officials who ensured that they would be the subject of conversation with seconds remaining when Blackstenius finished into an empty net following the offside Williamsonâs clear foul on Brosnan.
The Toffees can hold their heads high, however, and finish the season on a high when the welcome the WSLâs bottom side Leicester City to Goodison Park this coming Saturday at 1pm BST (8am ET, 5am PT).
Tickets for the final home game of the WSL can be purchased here.