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Chelsea 1–0 Arsenal

Chelsea
Chelsea4-4-2
1–0
HT 1-0
Arsenal
Arsenal4-2-3-1
Main refereeEmily Heaslip
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Stamford Bridge

London, England19,34940,044
Matchday 4

Timeline

  1. First half
  2. Alyssa ThompsonGoal · 1-0
    39'
  3. Katie McCabeYellow card
    45'
  4. Lucy BronzeYellow card
    45'+3
  5. Second half
  6. 61'
    Stina Blacksteniuscomes on for Georgia StanwaySubstitution
  7. 61'
    Caitlin Foordcomes on for Mariona CaldenteySubstitution
  8. 61'
    Chloe Kellycomes on for Lisa BaumSubstitution
  9. Sjoeke Nüskencomes on for Lauren JamesSubstitution
    67'
  10. Aggie Beever-Jonescomes on for Melvine MalardSubstitution
    80'
  11. 81'
    Selina Çerçicomes on for Ona BatlleSubstitution
  12. 82'
    Géraldine Reutelercomes on for Kim LittleSubstitution
  13. Veerle Buurmancomes on for Katie McCabeSubstitution
    89'
  14. Sandy Baltimorecomes on for Alyssa ThompsonSubstitution
    89'
  15. Full time
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Match summary

Chelsea defeated Arsenal 1-0 in Barclays WSL, 2026/27 season.

Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.

Barclays WSL · 2026/27 · J4 ·  

Context

  • Stamford Bridge — London, England
  • Attendance: 19,349 / 40,044 (48.3%)
  • Referee: Emily Heaslip

How the match unfolded

HT: 1–0

Alyssa Thompson (39').

Statistical analysis

In a tight contest, chelsea controlled 55% of the ball against 45%. Chelsea produced the highest xG total (1.91 to 0.79). Arsenal recorded more shots (18 to 13), including 2 on target against 7.

Chelsea created 4 big chances against 0. Chelsea completed more passes (457 to 347), with 87% accuracy against 85%. Arsenal was more present in the opposition box (33 touches to 25).

Arsenal made 12 interceptions and 53 recoveries. Arsenal made 6 saves to 2.

Tactical approach

Chelsea (4-4-2) · Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

Chelsea — Coach: Sonia Bompastor · Arsenal — Coach: Renee Slegers

Highest-rated player

Lucy Bronze earned the highest rating of the match (8.7) for Chelsea. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.