Everton host Charlton Athletic following season opening loss to Crystal Palace

Everton manager Scott Phelan is targeting an improved performance as the team prepares for its first Women’s Super League home match of the season against Charlton Athletic this Sunday at Goodison Park. The Everton squad arrives off the back of an opening-day defeat to Crystal Palace, a match currently subject to a formal WSL investigation. League officials are reviewing a breach by Crystal Palace regarding substitution windows, which could result in disciplinary action against the club. Everton faces a Charlton Athletic side also looking to recover after a heavy opening loss to Liverpool. While Phelan works to integrate a squad dealing with several injury absences, including captain Meg Finnigan, he emphasizes the necessity of securing points during the upcoming fixture. The match serves as a pivotal opportunity for both teams to establish their standing in the league following difficult starts to their respective campaigns.

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