Everton Women aim to secure their first away points of the season when they visit West Ham United Women on Sunday. The Toffees sit eighth in the Women's Super League with three points from their opening two matches.
Their campaign began with a narrow 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on September 6. They responded last weekend with a 1-0 home victory over Charlton Athletic, a result sealed by an own goal from the visitors' L. Robe in the 77th minute.
That win at Walton Hall Park ended a run of consecutive defeats and moved the team to within six points of early leaders Manchester City. The challenge now is to replicate that form on the road.
West Ham, who are one place below Everton in ninth, also have three points. They beat London City Lionesses 2-1 at home in their last outing after losing their opening fixture at Tottenham. The Hammers' lineup that day included experienced internationals like Saki Kumagai and Viviane Asseyi.
Everton manager Brian Sorensen is expected to field a strong side, likely building on the team that started against Charlton. Courtney Brosnan will be in goal behind a defensive line that featured Heather Silcock and Naomi Layzell. The midfield trio of Hanna Hayashi, Rikke Madsen Mace and Hanna Cain will be key in establishing control.
A victory would lift Everton up the standings and provide momentum ahead of a busy period. The full schedule of upcoming games is available on the club's fixtures page. The match at Chigwell Construction Stadium kicks off at 1pm UK time on Sunday, September 20.
