Chelsea – Everton - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Chelsea and Everton are both Premier League clubs based in England, with Chelsea being based in London and Everton in Liverpool.
- 2. Chelsea was founded in 1905, while Everton was founded in 1878, making Everton one of the oldest clubs in English football.
- 3. Chelsea has won the Premier League title six times, most recently in the 2016-2017 season, while Everton has won the league nine times, with their last title coming in the 1986-1987 season.
- 4. The two clubs have a long-standing rivalry, with matches between them often being heated and intense.
- 5. Chelsea's home ground is Stamford Bridge, which has a seating capacity of over 40,000, while Everton's home ground is Goodison Park, which has a seating capacity of over 39,000.
- 6. Chelsea's most successful manager is Jose Mourinho, who won three Premier League titles during his two spells in charge of the club. Everton's most successful manager is Howard Kendall, who won two league titles and an FA Cup during his time in charge.
- 7. Chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer is Frank Lampard, who scored 211 goals for the club. Everton's all-time leading goal scorer is Dixie Dean, who scored 383 goals for the club.
- 8. The two clubs have faced each other over 180 times in all competitions, with Chelsea having the slight edge in terms of wins.
- 9. In recent years, Chelsea has been more successful than Everton, consistently finishing in the top four of the Premier League and winning multiple domestic and European trophies.
- 10. The most recent meeting between Chelsea and Everton took place in December 2020, with Chelsea winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from Ben Chilwell.