West Ham W vs Everton W - FA WSL

Season-defining implications hang over this FA WSL clash at the home ground, where West Ham W host Everton W on September 20, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: West Ham W sit 9th, Everton W lie 8th, but the FA WSL has a habit of defying such logic. West Ham W have held their own of late, W in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 50%. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, WL in their last five and a campaign win rate of 50%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. If he finds a way of those three players gelling and playing together - making one of them run in beyond - then Chelsea will have a very good season.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both West Ham W and Everton W have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. The 18-year-old midfielder is set to team up with the club's academy before moving into the first-team once he has settled in.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The numbers tilt towards Everton W, and a 2-3 away win looks the more probable outcome. Whatever the outcome, the FA WSL fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".