West Ham United Women return to Women’s Super League action on Sunday when Everton visit Victoria Road.
Rita Guarino’s side head into the game looking to build on their first league victory of the season after beating London City Lionesses 2-1 last weekend.
Goals from Kelly Gago and Viviane Asseyi secured the points in east London, providing an immediate response to the opening-day defeat against Tottenham.
Everton now provide the next test as West Ham look to establish some early momentum in the WSL.
When is West Ham Women vs Everton?
West Ham host Everton on Sunday 20 September, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm BST.
The match will take place at Victoria Road, with West Ham’s official fixture schedule confirming the date, venue and kick-off time.
Tickets remain available through the club, with West Ham encouraging supporters to attend as Guarino’s side target back-to-back league victories. (whufc.com)
West Ham look to build on first WSL win
West Ham’s season began with a 3-1 defeat against Tottenham, but the response against London City was much more encouraging.
Gago opened the scoring before Asseyi added the second shortly after half-time.
Read West Ham’s match report from the 2-1 win over London City highlighted a much more composed performance from Guarino’s revamped squad.
The victory also gave several summer arrivals another opportunity to settle into their new surroundings.
Saki Kumagai made her first West Ham start in that game after previously making an immediate impact from the bench against Tottenham.
Read West Ham also examined Kumagai’s first start following her Deadline Day move.
Everton provide next WSL test
West Ham know there is still significant room for improvement.
Everton beat the Hammers 1-0 when the teams last met in February, with former West Ham midfielder Honoka Hayashi scoring the only goal at Goodison Park. (whufc.com)
Guarino’s side enjoyed plenty of possession that afternoon but struggled to turn it into clear chances.
Sunday therefore offers an opportunity to show how much West Ham’s attacking structure has developed since then.
Gago and Asseyi will both enter the game with confidence after scoring against London City, while Kumagai adds experience to a midfield still learning Guarino’s demands.
A second successive league victory would represent another important step for a significantly rebuilt West Ham side.
