Everton's unbeaten start meets Chelsea to open packed Premier League Saturday
Everton put their unbeaten start on the line against Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium at 12.30pm BST on Saturday 17 October.
It is the opening game of Matchweek 7, the seventh round of fixtures in the 2026/27 Premier League season. The Premier League's preview going into the weekend described Everton as unbeaten ahead of Chelsea's visit Premier League. That gives the lunchtime kick-off a sharp edge.
The game was shown live on TNT Sports Premier League. Paul Tierney was listed as referee. BBC Sport also ran a dedicated live page for the match BBC Sport.
Then comes the rush. Three games were listed for 3pm BST. Brentford host Liverpool. Fulham face Hull City. Manchester City take on Ipswich The Guardian.
City are the headline act in the afternoon. Expect a loud Etihad. Ipswich will have to defend well and take any chance that comes.
The day closes at St James' Park. Newcastle meet Aston Villa at 5.30pm BST. Evening games under the lights tend to crackle. This one has the feel of two sides trying to set the tone for the rest of the month.
What makes this stand out is the spread. An unbeaten home record tested early. Title contenders in action in the afternoon. Then a late game with plenty of attacking talent on both sides.
For fans, this means a full day of football. Start with Everton against Chelsea over lunch. Stay for the 3pm games. Finish with Newcastle against Villa. Elsewhere, there is Championship football too, with Swansea City hosting West Ham United at Swansea.com Stadium at 3pm BST West Ham United.
