Chelsea (W) 1-0 Arsenal (W)
Updated
Chelsea (W) won: Chelsea (W) 1-0 Arsenal (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 4) on Sun, 27 Sept 2026 at Stamford Bridge, London. Chelsea (W) goals: Alyssa Thompson 39'. Expected goals: 1.91-0.79. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Lucy Bronze (8.5).
Match report
Chelsea (W) beat Arsenal (W) 1-0
Chelsea (W) narrowly beat Arsenal (W) 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 27 September in the Women's Super League.
Alyssa Thompson put Chelsea (W) ahead on 39' (1-0).
Chelsea (W) had 55% of the ball, shots were 13-18 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.91-0.79. Chelsea (W) were the better side on chances, too.
Lucy Bronze (Chelsea) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 19,349. Referee: Emily Heaslip.
Match stats
| Chelsea (W) | Arsenal (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.91 | 0.79 |
| Total shots | 13 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 33 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 457 (87%) | 347 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 13 |
Lineups
Chelsea (W) (4-4-2): Hannah Hampton, Ellie Carpenter, Lucy Bronze, Kadeisha Buchanan, Katie McCabe, Wieke Kaptein, Alexia Potter, Keira Walsh, Alyssa Thompson, Melvine Malard, Lauren James
Arsenal (W) (4-2-3-1): Anneke Borbe, Emily Fox, Leah Williamson, Steph Catley, Ona Batlle, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Georgia Stanway, Lisa Baum, Kim Little, Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo
Key events
- 39' · Goal · Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea (W))
- 45' · Yellow card · Katie McCabe (Chelsea (W))
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Lucy Bronze (Chelsea (W))
- 61' · Substitution · Chloe Kelly for Lisa Baum (Arsenal (W))
- 61' · Substitution · Caitlin Foord for Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal (W))
- 61' · Substitution · Stina Blackstenius for Georgia Stanway (Arsenal (W))
- 68' · Substitution · Sjoeke Nüsken for Lauren James (Chelsea (W))
- 80' · Substitution · Agnes Beever-Jones for Melvine Malard (Chelsea (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Selina Cerci for Ona Batlle (Arsenal (W))
- 82' · Substitution · Géraldine Reuteler for Kim Little (Arsenal (W))
- 89' · Substitution · Sandy Baltimore for Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea (W))
- 89' · Substitution · Veerle Buurman for Katie McCabe (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 Super League) on Sun, 27 Sept 2026.
When and where is Chelsea (W) vs Arsenal (W)?
Sun, 27 Sept 2026, 15:30 UTC at Stamford Bridge, London, Women's Super 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).