Premier League Match Guide: Everton vs Chelsea — Where to Watch
Everton vs Chelsea is the Premier League's lunchtime kick-off this Saturday, and it's a genuine top-six showdown. Both sides sit on 10 points after six games, with unbeaten Everton sitting 5th — one place above Chelsea on goal difference.
It's a Soccer clash between the league's meanest defense and one of its most chaotic attacks. David Moyes' Toffees have conceded just 5 goals this season — joint-fewest in the Premier League — while Xabi Alonso's Chelsea have scored 15 but shipped 13, the joint-most in the division.
Match Info at a Glance
- Fixture: Everton vs Chelsea
- Competition: Premier League, Matchday 7
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Kick-off: 12:30 BST / 7:30 AM ET
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
- TV (UK): TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, HBO Max (coverage from 11:00 BST)
- TV (USA): USA Network
- Radio: talkSPORT
Star Watch: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall vs Cole Palmer
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall — Everton
The midfielder faces his former club on Saturday, and he's been Everton's most productive attacking player. Dewsbury-Hall has directly contributed to three of Everton's eight goals this season, and his pressing has been central to Moyes' approach. He warned his teammates about Chelsea's threat but remained confident: "Obviously, they've got great attacking talent, but we know there are things we could do to cause them a lot of problems."
- Goal contributions: 3 of Everton's 8 goals
- Key trait: aggressive pressing, arriving late in the box
Cole Palmer — Chelsea
Palmer has been the creative heartbeat of Alonso's Chelsea. He leads the team in shots with 12 total attempts — 2.4 per game — and his link-up with Morgan Rogers (4 goals) and Joao Pedro (8 goal contributions) has made Chelsea the third-highest scorers in the league.
- Shots: 12 (2.4 per game)
- Key trait: progressive passing, clinical finishing from the No. 10 role
Matchup Analysis: Can Everton Preserve Their Unbeaten Start?
Everton's Defensive Solidity vs Attacking Frustration
Everton are one of only three unbeaten teams in the Premier League, but four draws from six games tell a story of missed opportunities. Against Hull City last time out, they led in the second half but conceded a late equalizer to Mohamed Belloumi in a 2-2 draw.
Thierno Barry has been a focal point but remains wasteful — no Premier League player has missed more big chances than the striker this season (10). Jarrad Branthwaite's injury has also forced Moyes to shuffle his backline, pushing the centre-back out to left-back against Hull.
Chelsea's Attack-First Identity Under Alonso
Chelsea snapped a three-match winless run with a 5-1 demolition of Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, showcasing exactly what Alonso wants from his side. Moises Caicedo returned to the starting XI to anchor the midfield, allowing Palmer, Rogers, and Pedro to operate freely in the final third.
The concern remains defensive: Chelsea have not kept a single clean sheet in the Premier League this season, and they've conceded 13 goals in just six matches. Reece James' availability is in serious doubt after the captain missed training on Tuesday with a knee issue, and Jamie Gittens is out for several weeks with an ankle injury.
The Hill Dickinson Hoodoo
History is firmly on Everton's side. Chelsea have won just one of their last nine Premier League away trips to Everton, losing six of those — including a 3-0 defeat on their first-ever visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium last season. However, Everton's two goalscorers from that March victory, Beto and Iliman Ndiaye, both left the club in the summer.
Prediction: Everton 1-2 Chelsea — Everton's defensive resilience will make this tight, but Chelsea's attacking firepower should edge a thriller. Opta's model gives Everton a 42.9% win probability versus Chelsea's 30.4%.
How to Watch Everton vs Chelsea
| Region | Channel / Platform |
|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports 1, HBO Max |
| USA | USA Network, fuboTV |
| Ireland | TNT Sports 1 |
| Canada | DAZN |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| MENA | beIN Sports |
| India | Star Sports / Disney+ Hotstar |
Source: TNT Sports official broadcast details
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Key Questions Answered
Q: What time does Everton vs Chelsea kick off? 12:30 BST on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Q: Is Reece James playing for Chelsea? James is a major doubt after missing Tuesday training with a knee injury.
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