Sonia Bompastor

Chelsea Top WSL for First Time This Season After Melvine Malard Inspires Late Comeback at Crystal Palace

Chelsea moved to the top of the Women's Super League for the first time this season after coming from behind at half-time to beat Crystal Palace 3-1, with a Melvine Malard brace and a Sandy Baltimore penalty sealing the turnaround after Molly Bartrip's landmark opener for the Eagles.

Chelsea's 6-2 demolition of Tottenham moved Sonia Bompastor onto 125 points from her first 50 WSL matches — the most by any manager at that stage in the competition's history. Lauren James and Ellie Carpenter each scored twice, while Keira Walsh and Alyssa Thompson registered two assists apiece.

Manchester City kept their perfect Women's Super League start despite a Brighton comeback, while Chelsea stayed two points back with a 6-2 demolition of Tottenham led by Lauren James and Ellie Carpenter braces. London City Lionesses, Manchester United, Aston Villa and West Ham also won.

Shaw brace keeps Manchester City perfect after Brighton fightback

Khadija Shaw scored twice as Manchester City beat Brighton 3-2 in the Women’s Super League, surviving a first-half comeback to preserve their perfect start and two-point lead over Chelsea. Chelsea and Manchester United also won, while London City Lionesses continued their strong opening run.

Lauren James and Ellie Carpenter both scored twice as Chelsea blew Tottenham away 6-2 at Stamford Bridge to keep pressure on Manchester City at the top of the Women’s Super League.

Katie McCabe Tells Republic of Ireland to 'Lock In' for World Cup as 12-0 Aggregate Rout of Kazakhstan Sets Up Poland Play-Off Final

The Republic of Ireland sealed their place in the Women's World Cup play-off final with a 4-0 second-leg win over Kazakhstan in Cork, completing a 12-0 aggregate victory. Captain Katie McCabe, who scored on the night, says her side must 'lock in' for a November double-header against Poland, with a place at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil at stake.

Renée Slegers thanked Arsenal’s travelling support after a 4-2 loss to Manchester City left the team with one win in six matches across all competitions. Chelsea, meanwhile, beat West Ham 3-0, with Keira Walsh scoring and collecting her third consecutive player-of-the-match award.

Renée Slegers was applauded by 2,000 travelling Arsenal fans after Sunday's 4-2 defeat at Manchester City, Keira Walsh collected a third straight player-of-the-match award in Chelsea's 3-0 win over West Ham, Ruby Mace's brace gave Everton their first self-scored goals of the season, and pointless Charlton stay bottom after conceding five at Brighton.

Lauren James Says England Must Have 'No Regrets' as Greece Play-Off Decides World Cup Fate

Lauren James insists England cannot dwell on what went before as Sarina Wiegman's side open their World Cup qualification play-off against Greece in Crete, with Chelsea team-mate Lexi Potter revealing her surprise at a first senior call-up.

Manchester City to face struggling Arsenal in Sky Sports WSL headline clash this weekend

Manchester City host under-fire Arsenal in Sunday’s 4.30pm WSL top-of-the-table live on Sky Sports as part of a six-game weekend broadcast. The preview looks at City’s unbeaten run under Andree Jeglertz, pressure mounting on Renee Slegers, plus Manchester United v Liverpool, Tottenham v London City Lionesses, West Ham v Chelsea and more.

Man City backed to keep perfect WSL start as Arsenal's struggles continue

Opta's supercomputer hands Manchester City a 49.4% chance of beating Arsenal and extending their 100% start to the 2026-27 Women's Super League, while Manchester United are heavy favourites at home to Liverpool and Chelsea are tipped to sweep aside West Ham.

Hampton's last-gasp heroics earn Chelsea a point in VAR-dominated Lyon stalemate

Hannah Hampton's stunning stoppage-time save preserved a Women's Champions League point for Chelsea as Sonia Bompastor's side played out a goalless draw against her former club Lyon. Salma Paralluelo was denied by an offside flag and Chelsea had two penalties overturned by VAR in a night of high drama but scarce goalmouth action at the Stade des Lumières.

Chelsea claim bragging rights over Arsenal in fiery London derby as Lexi Potter emerges as Lionesses contender

Chelsea secured a statement win over Arsenal in a feisty London derby at Stamford Bridge, deepening early-season concerns for the Gunners ahead of trips to Paris FC and Manchester City. Lucy Bronze and Sonia Bompastor praised Katie McCabe and rising star Lexi Potter, with the latter tipped as a possible England breakthrough name in Sarina Wiegman's squad. Tottenham's unbeaten WSL start is also assessed.

Chelsea’s Lexi Potter emerges as England’s next midfield breakthrough star

Lexi Potter’s assured start to the Women’s Super League season, including a standout display against Arsenal, has intensified calls for the 20-year-old Chelsea midfielder to receive her first England senior call-up.

With Sarina Wiegman set to name her Lionesses squad for October's World Cup playoff against Greece, Isobel Goodwin, Lauren Hemp and Lexi Potter impressed for their clubs and strengthened their cases for selection.

Chelsea inflicted a narrow 1-0 defeat on Arsenal at Stamford Bridge with Alyssa Thompson’s first-half finish deciding the Women’s Super League derby and dealing a blow to Arsenal’s title hopes.

Arsenal were held by Manchester United despite dominating possession, while Isobel Goodwin scored twice, Lauren Hemp struck a brace and Olivia Holdt hit a hat-trick in a weekend that also saw Everton climb to fifth and Brighton rue missed chances.

Alyssa Thompson's first-half finish was enough for Chelsea to beat Arsenal 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, after the Gunners hit the woodwork twice and failed to register a shot on target from eight attempts — a defeat that deals a significant blow to their title hopes.

Chelsea rediscover resilience to reignite WSL title challenge

Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Arsenal extended their unbeaten WSL run to 12 matches and offered fresh evidence that Sonia Bompastor’s side have recovered the resilience that deserted them during last season’s title loss.

Thompson strike ends Arsenal's unbeaten run as Chelsea claim Stamford Bridge derby

Alyssa Thompson's first-half strike gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, ending the Gunners' 20-game unbeaten run in the Women's Super League and moving Sonia Bompastor's side third, two points behind leaders Manchester City.