FT: Everton 3-1 Birmingham - Maier, Bennison, Sevecke for hosts, Pennock levelled
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Leonie Maier
Forget what I just said...
After Birmingham City throw bodies at defending an initial shot from Grace Clinton, the ball falls for Leonie Maier to fire Everton ahead.
It's a deflected effort, but one she will want to claim on her debut for the club.
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A few questions asked of Birmingham City's defence in the past few minutes, but nothing the visitors haven't been able to handle with ease.
Everton 0-0 Birmingham City
A bit of a shooting gallery approach from Everton, early on.
Kenza Dali is the next to quickly look up and have a go. Again, a harmless attempt.
Everton 0-0 Birmingham City
Danielle Turner finds a whole lot of space on the left for Everton and tries to make the most of it as Birmingham City drop deep in defence.
After some neat passing from the hosts, Toni Duggan has a crack from distance. Her effort is a long way off target.
Everton 0-0 Birmingham City
For a side beaten 4-0 in their opening two games, Everton are staying calm in defence and seem happy to try play their way out from the back.
Everton 0-0 Birmingham City
With their first bit of possession, Everton race up field and quickly test Birmingham City's resistance.
Kenza Dali tries her luck from the edge of the box, but her effort is well blocked.
Everton 0-0 Birmingham City
Birmingham City looking bright in these first few minutes for more ways than just their yellow away kit.
They have Everton pinned in the opening exchanges.
Everton 0-0 Birmingham City
And we are under way...
Everton v Birmingham City (11.30 BST)
We are just minutes away from kick-off now.
Both sets of players have emerged from the tunnel and are on the pitch now.
Everton v Birmingham City (11.30 BST)
What do we have to look forward to today?
Well, history says a tough time for hosts Everton.
Among all WSL fixtures to be played more than 10 times, this rivalry has seen the lowest percentage of home wins, with just three of the 15 meetings seeing the home team prevail.
Everton v Birmingham City (11.30 BST)
Birmingham City make two changes themselves.
Jade Pennock starts after coming off the bench in the 5-0 defeat by Brighton last time out. Gemma Lawley also starts, having been an unused substitute that defeat.
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Everton v Birmingham City (11.30 BST)
Toni Duggan starts for Everton today as boss Willie Kirk makes four changes to the side beaten 4-0 by Chelsea before the international break.
Defender Leonie Maier starts in what is her first competitive appearance for the Toffees, while Kenza Dali and Grace Clinton are also on from the beginning.
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Everton v Birmingham City (11.30 BST)
Defeats by Tottenham and Brighton to start the season not only left Birmingham City languishing near the foot of the table before the international break, they also extended an incredibly painful run for Blues.
Birmingham City are on a 16 game winless run that of course stretches back to last season.
Is today the day that run comes to an end?
Everton v Birmingham City (11.30 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton boss Willie Kirk says his side are going "back to basic" for the visit of Birmingham City after enduring back-to-back 4-0 defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea.
"I was surprised, disappointed and maybe a little shocked at times on reflection and I think the international break has been good for me," Kirk said.
"We know some of the reasons for the poor start. Some of those reasons we can rectify straight away and some we just need to be patient with."
You can read more from Kirk by clicking here.
Everton v Birmingham City (11.30 BST)
So, how difficult has the start of the 2021-22 season been for these two?
Well, they are both pointless and goalless after their opening two games.
Getting something - anything - from today's game will be vitally important for both teams.
Everton v Birmingham City (11.30 BST)
Hello and welcome to Saturday's Women's Super League coverage.
It's just the one game today, as bottom side Everton host another of the early season strugglers, Birmingham City.
Everton v Birmingham City (11.30 BST)
Two games...
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Image source, Getty ImagesTwo losses...
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Image source, Getty ImagesTwo sides now determined to get their stalled Women's Super League campaign off to a proper start.