Everton Women will play Liverpool away in the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup for the first time in the competition since 2017.
The Blues demolished West Bromwich Albion 5-0 in the previous round thanks to a Yuka Momiki brace as well as goals from Issy Hobson, Ornella Vignola and Toni Payne.
The Merseyside derby is set to be played on the weekend of Saturday 21 February 2026 and is one of four all-WSL ties, with Chelsea set to do battle with Manchester United, West Ham United hosting Brighton & Hove Albion, and Tottenham Hotspur making the short trip to London City Lionesses.
Should Brian Sorensen’s side negotiate the way past their Merseyside neighbours at Anfield – a ground on which the head coach has yet to taste defeat – then the Goodison faithful may just dare to dream, particularly with the amount of WSL sides due to exit from the round of 16.
First pro deal for Jones
Ellie Jones has spoken of her pride to play at the iconic Goodison Park after the teen signed her first professional contract with the club, which will keep the midfielder with the Blues until June 2027.
Speaking to evertontv Jones, who made her debut in royal blue against Manchester United in November 2024, also praised the support of her teammates, saying:
“It is just unreal, I have been waiting a while for this and it is really good. I feel really good about this opportunity.
“I am very proud to wear this badge – everything about it is brilliant: the fans, the girls, playing at Goodison Park; it is all really good.
“Goodison is such a nice stadium and it is so historic. It has got so much about it, it is honestly great to be playing there.
“The girls have helped me massively. Ever since I have been in and around the first-team, everyone has been so welcoming,” she added.
“I spoke to Meg [Finnigan] before and she was saying it feels like I have been on a contract already because I have been here for so long.
“Brian has given me opportunities and I am very grateful for that.”
