Everton Women's Season Review: New Home, New Manager, Same Old Blues
Everton Women's 2025-26 season was marked by a new home at Goodison Park and a new manager in Scott Phelan, but the team's performance on the pitch was a mixed bag.
What Happened?
Everton Women played their inaugural season at Goodison Park, which provided both excitement and trepidation for the players and fans. The team's manager, Brian Sorensen, was replaced by Scott Phelan, a former academy graduate who captained the Blues' U-18 team and earned England caps at U-16, U-17, and U-18 levels.
Why It Matters for Everton Women
The team's performance on the pitch was a major concern, with a slow start to the season and a run of seven losses at home. However, the team did manage to win a league game at Goodison Park in February, which was also their first WSL points registered by Sorensen's side after a run of seven losses at home.
What Comes Next?
As the new season approaches, Everton Women will be looking to build on their experience at Goodison Park and improve their performance on the pitch. With Scott Phelan at the helm, the team will be hoping to make a stronger push for a top-half finish in the WSL.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 8th in FA WSL, 23 pts, 7W-2D-13L from 22 games, recent form WLLLL.
Goals this season: 25 scored, 37 conceded (-12 goal difference).
Title race: 32 points behind leaders Manchester City W.
Everton Women's new manager, Scott Phelan, will be looking to make a strong start to the new season and improve the team's performance on the pitch. With a new home at Goodison Park and a new manager in place, the team will be hoping to make a stronger push for a top-half finish in the WSL.
A False Dawn
Everton Women's season got off to a false start with a slow beginning to the campaign. The team's new signing, Ornella Vignola, had a stunning debut with a hattrick against Liverpool, but the team's form quickly dipped and they went on to lose the next four games on the spin.
Chelsea Upset and Goodison Woe
Everton Women's season was marked by a major upset against Chelsea, who were on a run of just one league win in nine. The visitors dealt with everything thrown at them and protected their lead to end the defending champion's 31-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 win at Kingsmeadow.
Bye Bye, Brian
The team's manager, Brian Sorensen, was replaced by Scott Phelan, a former academy graduate who captained the Blues' U-18 team and earned England caps at U-16, U-17, and U-18 levels. With his playing career over by 2012, Phelan coached within Everton's Finch Farm Academy before taking on the managerial role.
Where Do Everton Women Go From Here?
As the new season approaches, Everton Women will be looking to build on their experience at Goodison Park and improve their performance on the pitch. With Scott Phelan at the helm, the team will be hoping to make a stronger push for a top-half finish in the WSL.
