Everton Women vs Arsenal | WSL Match Preview: Blues playing for pride… and futures

TL;DR

Everton Women face Arsenal in a crucial WSL match, aiming to end a four-game losing streak. The match is vital for both teams, with Everton playing for pride and futures, while Arsenal seeks to maintain their title challenge.

Key points

Everton Women face Arsenal in a crucial WSL match.
The match is vital for Everton's pride and player futures.
Arsenal needs to win to maintain their title challenge.
Megan Finnigan is out due to an ACL injury.
Everton has lost four consecutive matches.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 28: The Everton team huddle following defeat during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on March 28, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Annabel Lee-Ellis - WSL/WSL Football via Getty Images) | WSL Football via Getty Images Scott Phelan has confirmed that there are no fresh injury concerns for his Everton Women side, who head into the final week of the season facing two games in four days, starting with a trip to the capital to face title-chasing Arsenal. The boss also revealed that club captain Megan Finnigan will not feature this campaign while continuing to make steady progress as she recovers from an ACL injury, but WSL Player of the Season nominee Ruby Mace is available after suspension. It is more than likely that the 22-year-old will return to the starting XI, but whether the England international slots in alongside Martina Fernandez at the heart of the defence or assumes a role in her more natural position of midfield remains to be seen.

With the likelihood of finishing no higher than their current position of eighth, the Toffees still have pride to play for – as well as the playing futuresof some of the team – and will want to reverse the process of four straight defeats, which will have Phelan nervously looking at the summer and whether he himself will be in the hotseat come next season. And with tomorrow’s trip to North London being followed by a home encounter with bottom club Leicester City at Goodison Park this Sunday, will the boss gamble on something a bit different, or stick to what he knows and what began his reign of three league wins on the spin?

Q&A

What time does the Everton vs Arsenal WSL match start?

The match kicks off at 7pm BST (2pm ET, 11am PT).

What are the implications of the Everton vs Arsenal match for both teams?

Everton is playing for pride and the futures of their players, while Arsenal needs a win to keep their title hopes alive.

Who is missing from the Everton Women squad for the match against Arsenal?

Club captain Megan Finnigan will not feature due to an ACL injury.

How have Everton Women performed in their recent matches before facing Arsenal?

Everton Women have lost their last four matches, putting pressure on their coach and players.