Everton and Chelsea have announced their starting line-ups ahead of the crucial match in the seventh round of the Premier League 2026/27 season. The encounter kicks off on 17 October at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
David Moyes has opted to include Jordan Pickford, Jack Grealish, and Tierney Barry in the home side's line-up. Chelsea, under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, will field Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Moises Caicedo, and Joao Pedro from the off.
Everton – Starting XI
Head Coach: David Moyes
Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
Defenders: Harrison Armstrong, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski (captain), Vitaliy Mykolenko, Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Midfielders: James Garner, Kieran Dewsbury-Hall, Merlin Roel
Forwards: Jack Grealish, Tierney Barry
Substitutes: Charlie Alcaras, Tyric George, Braden Graham, Brennan Johnson, Tyler Dibling, Christian Norgor, Jake O'Brien, Mark Travers, Hayden Hackney.
Chelsea – Starting XI
Head Coach: Xabi Alonso
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
Defenders: Josh Achempon, Levi Colwill, Maxence Lacroix, Yorrel Hato
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo (captain), Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers
Forwards: Joao Pedro, Jordan Henderson
Substitutes: Valentino Barco, Estevao, Mike Nicoll-Djazuli, Gonsalo Kenda, Romeo Lavia, Marco Palestra, Mike Penders, Danny Welbeck, Wesley Fofana.
This match marks an important clash in the Premier League calendar, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 GMT, 13:30 CET, and 14:30 MSK.
