Match Result English Premier League : Chelsea Edge Past Everton 1-0

Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Everton in the 34th week of the 2024/2025 Premier League season at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
The lone goal of the match was scored by Nicolas Jackson in the 27th minute, ending his four-month goal drought and lifting The Blues back into the Premier League’s top four standings.

Match Summary

Chelsea dominated the match from the start, holding 60% possession and creating several dangerous opportunities.
The winning goal came when Enzo Fernández intercepted a pass and fed Nicolas Jackson, who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner past Jordan Pickford.

Everton tried to rally in the second half by increasing their attacking intensity. However, Chelsea’s solid defense and an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Robert Sánchez kept The Toffees at bay.
Sánchez made a crucial save in the 88th minute to deny Dwight McNeil’s powerful shot.

Match Statistics

• Ball possession: Chelsea 60% – 40% Everton
• Shots: Chelsea 10 – 7 Everton
• Shots on target: Chelsea 6 – 3 Everton
• Fouls: Chelsea 9 – 11 Everton
• Yellow cards: Chelsea 1 – 2 Everton

Impact of the Victory

This victory lifts Chelsea to fourth place in the Premier League table with 60 points, just one point behind third-placed Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Everton remain in 13th place with 38 points.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who served a touchline ban during this match, watched from the stands.
Despite his absence on the sidelines, his strategies proved effective in securing this crucial win.

With only five matches remaining, Chelsea face a challenging path to securing a Champions League spot. However, this win over Everton is a vital boost for their European ambitions.