Everton put their unbeaten start to the season to the test as they welcome Chelsea to Hill Dickinson Stadium for a Saturday lunchtime kick-off.
The Toffees have drawn four of their six Premier League fixtures to date and will have been frustrated after conceding an equaliser at Hull City last time out, but being hard to beat is certainly a positive step as Everton aim to have a productive 2026/27 campaign.
David Moyes will be hoping his side can continue the impressive home form that has seen them beat Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town, as well as holding Manchester United to a 2-2 draw.
The visitors are on the same points as their opponents and Chelsea will be hoping their 5-1 thrashing of Bournemouth last weekend can be the springboard for a positive run of results.
Xabi Alonso's side possess real firepower up front but have struggled defensively so far this season - especially in their last away fixture when they were beaten 3-0 at Brentford before the international break.
Everton v Chelsea team news
Thierno Barry has scored three goals in six appearances so far in 2026/27 and leads the line as he aims to add to his tally.
Merlin Rohl has been preferred to Brennan Johnson, with Jack Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall making up the three players behind Barry in attack.
The visitors confirmed captain Reece James will be sidelined for at least three months after undergoing knee surgery.
Joao Pedro has made a great start to the campaign and has been confirmed in the starting XI as he aims to add to the five league goals he has to his name.
Confirmed Everton lineup
Pickford, Maitland-Niles, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Röhl, Grealish, Barry.
Confirmed Chelsea lineup
Martinez, Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill, Neto, Caicedo, Henderson, Hato, Rogers, Palmer, Joao Pedro.
