Beto Brace Powers Toffees to Dominant Win

Everton delivered a commanding performance at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium, thrashing Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with a brace from Beto and a stunning strike from Iliman Ndiaye sealing a result that boosted the Toffees’ European ambitions while intensifying scrutiny on Blues manager Liam Rosenior.

The Matchweek 31 clash, Everton’s first home game against Chelsea at the waterfront venue, saw David Moyes’s side produce one of their most complete displays of the 2025-26 season. Beto opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a delicate finish over goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after latching onto James Garner’s sublime through ball. The Portuguese forward doubled the lead in the 62nd minute, powering home from Idrissa Gueye’s assist to make it 2-0.

Iliman Ndiaye capped the rout in the 76th minute with a brilliant curled finish into the far corner, assisted by Beto, who turned provider after a long pass from Jordan Pickford. The goal marked Ndiaye’s clinical contribution and brought the Hill Dickinson Stadium to its feet amid an electric atmosphere.

Everton goalkeeper Pickford earned his 100th clean sheet for the club with key saves, including two outstanding stops from Enzo Fernández either side of halftime, denying Chelsea any route back into the contest. The Toffees dominated possession at times, pressed relentlessly and exploited Chelsea’s disjointed defending.

For Chelsea, the defeat marked a fourth consecutive loss across all competitions, following a midweek Champions League humbling against Paris Saint-Germain. Rosenior admitted post-match that his team’s performance was “nowhere near” the level expected, with the Blues struggling to create clear chances despite fielding a talented attacking lineup.

The result lifted Everton to seventh in the Premier League table on 46 points from 31 games, putting them firmly in the mix for European qualification — potentially Champions League spots if results elsewhere align. Chelsea remained in sixth on 48 points but saw their buffer shrink, with pressure mounting on Rosenior amid a poor run that has seen back-to-back 3-0 defeats.

Highlights captured the game’s key moments: Beto’s clinical first goal showcased his hold-up play and finishing instinct, while his second demonstrated improved work rate and positioning. Ndiaye’s third was a moment of individual brilliance, curling the ball past Sanchez from the edge of the box after evading Jorrel Hato.

Everton controlled the narrative throughout, with Garner and Gueye anchoring midfield effectively and the defense, led by Jarrad Branthwaite, standing firm. Chelsea’s frustrations boiled over with late bookings and substitutions that failed to spark a comeback.

Post-match, Moyes praised his players’ intensity and execution, noting the significance of consecutive home league wins at the new stadium — a first this season. “The atmosphere was incredible, and the lads gave everything,” he said. Rosenior, meanwhile, highlighted areas for improvement, emphasizing the need for better cohesion and resilience.

The victory marked Everton’s biggest win over Chelsea since 1987 and underscored their progress under Moyes in the new home. Fans celebrated wildly, with social media buzzing over Beto’s impact — his fifth and sixth goals of the season — and the team’s upward trajectory.

Chelsea now face a quick turnaround, with upcoming fixtures testing their credentials further. Everton will look to build momentum as they chase a top-six finish in a competitive race.

Full-match and extended highlights are available on official Premier League channels, NBC Sports, Sky Sports, BBC Sport and club websites, capturing the goals, saves and atmosphere that defined the evening.