Sam Kerr scores twice to join Fran Kirby as Chelsea's joint all-time top WSL goalscorer

Sam Kerr scored twice to join former teammate Fran Kirby in being Chelsea's joint all-time top goalscorer in the WSL, as Sonia Bompastor's side soundly defeated Everton 4-1 at Goodison Park.

The Australia international brought up her landmark goal in style, curling into the top corner from the edge of the box to put the Blues ahead in the first half.

Kerr added her second after the break, slotting home from close range to draw level with Kirby, who left Chelsea for Brighton in the summer.

The win moves Chelsea up to second in the table, two points behind leaders Manchester City, who have a game in hand.

Chelsea dominated the first half and should have been ahead earlier when Erin Cuthbert's effort was cleared off the line.

But it was Kerr who broke the deadlock, the forward curling a stunning effort into the top corner from the edge of the box.

The visitors continued to control proceedings after the break and doubled their lead when Aggie Beever-Jones tapped home from close range after Maya Le Tissier's effort came back off the post.

Kerr then made it three, slotting home from a tight angle after being played in by Sjoeke Nüsken.

Substitute Katrine Pedersen pulled one back for Everton late on, but there was still time for Nüsken to add a fourth and round off a comfortable victory.

The result means Chelsea have now won four of their five league matches this season, with their only dropped points coming in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

Kerr's double takes her to 80 goals in all competitions for Chelsea since joining from Perth Glory in 2020.