Everton Women shared the points with Newcastle United in a goalless Women's Super League draw at Goodison Park. The result leaves Scott Phelan's side sixth in the table with nine points from six matches, nine points behind leaders Manchester City. The team has a record of three wins and three losses from those six games, scoring five goals and conceding six.
The Blues were looking to build on their 2-0 victory over the same opponents just days earlier but found a resolute Newcastle defence. That win on Wednesday 21 October was part of a recent run of three wins and two losses from their last five matches, a sequence that reads win, loss, win, loss, win. The visitors, who entered the match unbeaten this season, offered little threat themselves in a contest of few clear chances.
Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan was a commanding presence, though she was not forced into a serious save. At the other end, Everton struggled to create sustained pressure against a Newcastle side that has conceded just one league goal all campaign.
Manager Scott Phelan will be keen to return to winning ways quickly after a weekend defeat to London City Lionesses. The team's recent form has been inconsistent, with three wins and two losses from their last five outings across all competitions. That defeat, a 2-1 loss on Sunday 18 October, saw Hannah Cain score a 71st-minute consolation after assists from Delphine Cascarino and Freya Godfrey had put the hosts ahead.
Jutta Rantala was named in the matchday squad for the first time since her summer move from Leicester City, while defender Megan Finnigan continued her comeback from injury. Forward Hannah Cain, who scored in the recent defeat to London City, was among the attacking options.
Everton Women now turn their attention to a home fixture against Aston Villa this Saturday. The match takes place on Saturday 25 October against a Villa side currently 10th in the table, presenting a key opportunity for the Blues to consolidate their position in the top half. The full schedule of upcoming games is available on the club's fixtures page.
The point ensures Everton remain in the thick of the mid-table battle as they prepare for their next challenge at Walton Hall Park.
Read the full report at Everton FC
