West Ham United Women return to Barclays Women's Super League action on Sunday afternoon when Everton visit the Chigwell Construction Stadium, with Rita Guarino's side looking to build on the momentum gained from their first win of the season.
The Hammers produced an impressive display last weekend to defeat London City Lionesses 2-1 in Dagenham. Goals from French internationals Kelly Gago and Viviane Asseyi secured all three points and gave West Ham a much-needed boost after their opening-day defeat away to Tottenham Hotspur. With confidence growing and several summer signings beginning to find their feet, there is a sense that Guarino's side are starting to click into gear.
Sunday's clash is scheduled to kick off at 2pm BST at the Chigwell Construction Stadium, where West Ham will be hoping to make home advantage count once again.
Everton are expected to provide a tougher test than newly-promoted London City, with the Toffees traditionally proving difficult opponents in the Women's Super League.
What to expect
The Hammers will be hoping to build momentum following an encouraging display against London City.
The front three of Viviane Asseyi, Kelly Gago and Riko Ueki looked dangerous throughout that victory, while new signings Katie Zelem, Laia Codina and Constance Picaud are beginning to settle into Guarino's system.
Everton are likely to provide a sterner test than the newly-promoted Lionesses. The Toffees are traditionally difficult opponents and have caused West Ham problems in recent meetings, including a 1-0 victory over the Hammers at Goodison Park last season.
West Ham's supporters will be looking for more of the attacking combinations that proved so effective last weekend, particularly the growing understanding between French internationals Asseyi and Gago.
One to watch
Kelly Gago
The French forward opened her West Ham account against London City and already looks capable of becoming a key figure in the Hammers attack. Her movement, physical presence and finishing ability give West Ham a focal point they have sometimes lacked in recent seasons. Another goal on Sunday would further underline why the club worked hard to bring her to east London.
Prediction
West Ham's confidence should be high after last weekend's victory and home advantage could prove crucial. Everton are unlikely to make things easy, but if the Hammers can reproduce the intensity and attacking threat they showed against London City, they have every chance of making it back-to-back league wins.
Predicted score: West Ham United 2-1 Everton.
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