Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Mixed Results in Premier League and WSL
Introduction: Why these fixtures matter
Matches between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion attract attention across both the men’s and women’s games because they affect league positions, home form and momentum for each club. Recent meetings have produced contrasting results in different competitions, making them relevant for supporters and analysts tracking form and standings.
Main body: Recent match details
Premier League (Men) — Everton 2-0 Brighton (24 August 2025)
According to ESPN, the most recent Premier League meeting saw Everton record a 2-0 victory over Brighton on 24 August 2025. That result represented a clear win for Everton in the top-flight fixture and will have provided a boost to their league campaign at that stage of the season.
Women’s Super League (WSL) — Everton 0-1 Brighton (Goodison Park)
In contrast, the WSL encounter at Goodison Park finished Everton 0-1 Brighton. Reports and a match thread noted Brighton as the better side for much of the game, with forward Jelena Cankovic describing her satisfaction after the win: ‘I’m just happy to win the game and to win three points away, which is really important. When you lose it’s horrible, when you win with Everton it feels like you’ve won the Champions League.’ Brighton threatened to add a second goal, with Cankovic’s effort from close range in the 53rd minute saved by Everton keeper Courtney Brosnan.
The WSL result continued Everton’s difficult run at Goodison Park: their wait for a first point at the stadium this season persisted, and the home side suffered a sixth consecutive home defeat in the WSL. Everton have now suffered the joint-most defeats in the division (nine), level with West Ham. League positions at the time of the report stood with Everton 10th on eight points and Brighton 6th on 17 points, and the loss represented Everton’s third straight defeat — a sequence they had not experienced in 2024–25.
Conclusion: Significance and outlook
The contrasting outcomes underline how results can differ between competitions for the same clubs. Everton’s men enjoyed a clear Premier League win reported by ESPN, while the women’s side continue to face home-form problems and a drop in league momentum. For readers and supporters, the takeaways are straightforward: Brighton’s WSL performance has meaningful league implications, while Everton’s Premier League result offers encouragement. Both clubs will look to address inconsistencies as their respective seasons progress.
