Chelsea (W) 1-0 Arsenal (W)
Updated
Chelsea (W) won: Chelsea (W) 1-0 Arsenal (W) in the Women's Champions League (Round 1/4) on Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at Stamford Bridge, London. Chelsea (W) goals: Sjoeke Nüsken 90'+4. Sent off: Sonia Bompastor (90'). Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Sjoeke Nüsken (8.3).
Match report
Chelsea (W) beat Arsenal (W) 1-0
Chelsea (W) narrowly beat Arsenal (W) 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday 1 April in the Women's Champions League.
Sjoeke Nüsken put Chelsea (W) ahead on 90+4' (1-0).
Sjoeke Nüsken's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea (W)) was sent off on 90+7'.
Chelsea (W) had 59% of the ball, shots were 16-22 (5-4 on target).
Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 16,117. Referee: Frida Mia Klarlund Nielsen.
Match stats
| Chelsea (W) | Arsenal (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Total shots | 16 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 29 |
| Big chances | 5 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 368 (81%) | 261 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 12 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 10 |
Lineups
Chelsea (W) (4-3-3): Hannah Hampton, Ellie Carpenter, Kadeisha Buchanan, Lucy Bronze, Veerle Buurman, Sjoeke Nüsken, Erin Cuthbert, Keira Walsh, Alyssa Thompson, Samantha Kerr, Lauren James
Arsenal (W) (4-3-3): Daphne van Domselaar, Emily Fox, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Steph Catley, Katie McCabe, Kim Little, Alessia Russo, Mariona Caldentey, Olivia Smith, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord
Key events
- 45'+1 · Substitution · Taylor Hinds for Steph Catley (Arsenal (W))
- 48' · Yellow card · Ellie Carpenter (Chelsea (W))
- 60' · Substitution · Sandy Baltimore for Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea (W))
- 60' · Substitution · Niamh Charles for Kadeisha Buchanan (Chelsea (W))
- 62' · Yellow card · Lauren James (Chelsea (W))
- 65' · Yellow card · Taylor Hinds (Arsenal (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Beth Mead for Olivia Smith (Arsenal (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Smilla Holmberg for Emily Fox (Arsenal (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Frida Maanum for Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Laia Codina for Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Wieke Kaptein for Keira Walsh (Chelsea (W))
- 90'+4 · Goal · Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea (W))
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea (W))
- 90'+7 · Red card · Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea (W))
All-time head-to-head
67 league meetings since 1993: Chelsea (W) 19, draws 20, Arsenal (W) 28.
Questions
Who won Chelsea (W) vs Arsenal (W)?
Chelsea (W) won, 1-0 (Women's Champions League) on Wed, 1 Apr 2026.
When and where is Chelsea (W) vs Arsenal (W)?
Wed, 1 Apr 2026, 19:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge, London, Women's Champions League.
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea (W) and Arsenal (W)?
In 67 league meetings since 1993: Chelsea (W) 19 wins, 20 draws, Arsenal (W) 28 wins (goals 87-97).