Everton Women Set for FA Cup Clash Against Sunderland

LIVERPOOL, England (Interstat) — Everton Women are heavy favorites to advance in the Women’s FA Cup when they host Sunderland AFC at Walton Hall Park on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

The fourth-round matchup pits the Women’s Super League side against a Sunderland team from the second-tier Women’s Championship. Despite the disparity in divisions, predictive models offer a conflicting outlook.

Interstat’s ELO rating system gives Everton a 91.70 percent probability of winning the contest. However, the same organization’s game simulator projects a narrow 1-0 victory for the visiting Black Cats, highlighting the unpredictable nature of cup football.

Everton enters the fixture looking to rebound from a defeat. Their most recent result was a 2-1 home loss to London City Lionesses in the Women’s Super League on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Sunderland’s recent form is not documented in available records.

The FA Cup represents a chance for Everton to build momentum in a knockout competition and for Sunderland to secure a major upset. Historical cup ties between clubs from different tiers often produce dramatic moments, and Sunderland will aim to leverage the underdog role.

Everton is expected to control possession and create the majority of chances, relying on their top-flight experience. Sunderland’s challenge will be to maintain a disciplined defensive structure and capitalize on any counter-attacking opportunities or set pieces.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. local time. The winner will advance to the fifth round of the prestigious domestic tournament.