O'Sullivan played 72 minutes for the Reds before being withdrawn having picked up a yellow card. Smith raced onto a wonderful Mariona Caldentey pass and rounded Ayaka Yamashita to score her seventh goal for Arsenal. Even though WSL leading scorer Khadija Shaw threatened before and after half-time, Renee Slegers’ side held on for a vital three points. After a goalless first 45, Inma Gabarro broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute. It proved enough to help Everton register back-to-back WSL wins for the first time this season after a string of saves by goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan.

Source: Irish Examiner February 08, 2026 16:22 UTC