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Chelsea vs Manchester United (2026-05-16T12:00:00.000Z)

WSL Round 22
  • Stamford Bridge
  • Melissa Burgin
1 - 0Full time

    Chelsea vs Manchester United (2026-05-16T12:00:00.000Z)


    Match review

    Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United: Kerr bows out with Stamford Bridge winner

    Sam Kerr marked her final Chelsea appearance with the winning goal as Sonia Bompastor's team beat Manchester United 1-0.


    Momentum

      Top stats

      Ball possession
      53%
      47%
    • 0.65
      Expected goals (xG)
      1.13
    • 13
      Total shots
      13
    • 17
      Touches in opposition box
      28

    Events

    7‎’‎
    Hanna LundkvistJayde Riviere
    23‎’‎
    Samantha Kerr (1 - 0)assist by Lauren James
    34‎’‎
    90‎’‎+5
    90‎’‎+10
    90‎’‎+11
    7.3

    Chelsea

    4-3-3

    6.6

    Manchester United

    4-4-2
    7.3
    Chelsea
    4-3-3
    90‎’‎
    6.9
    24Hampton
    6.6
    Manchester United
    4-4-2

    Coach

    Coach

    Substitutes

    Team form


      Top stats

      Ball possession
      53%
      47%
    • 0.65
      Expected goals (xG)
      1.13
    • 13
      Total shots
      13
    • 17
      Touches in opposition box
      28

    Player of the Match

    Lauren James
    Chelsea
    8.3

    About the match

      Chelsea faces Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sat, May 16, 2026, 12:00 UTC. This match is part of the WSL. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Chelsea and Manchester United have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Chelsea vs Manchester United live score with a full set of match features, including:

    • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

    • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

    • The lineups are:
      Chelsea (4-3-3): Hannah Hampton - Ellie Carpenter, Kadeisha Buchanan, Veerle Buurman, Niamh Charles - Erin Cuthbert, Keira Walsh, Sjoeke Nüsken - Alyssa Thompson, Samantha Kerr, Lauren James.
      Manchester United (4-4-2): Phallon Tullis-Joyce - Jayde Riviere, Maya Le Tissier, Gabrielle George, Anna Sandberg - Melvine Malard, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Hinata Miyazawa, Fridolina Rolfö - Ellen Wangerheim, Ella Toone.

    • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

    • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Chelsea and Manchester United have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Chelsea 15 win(s), Manchester United 1 win(s), and 2 draw(s).

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    Insights

    • Have scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Chelsea haven't lost to Manchester United in their last 7 meetings (6W, 1D).

    • Ranked 3 at home this season

    • Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Ranked 2 away from home this season

    • Haven't won a match in 5 attempts

    Stamford BridgeLondon, England
    Capacity41,841
    Attendance15,040
    36%
    SurfaceGrass
    Weather conditions
    13°C
    • Melissa Burgin

    Who will win?


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    Stamford BridgeLondon, England
    Capacity41,841
    Attendance15,040
    36%
    SurfaceGrass
    Weather conditions
    13°C

    About the match

    Insights

    • Have scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Chelsea haven't lost to Manchester United in their last 7 meetings (6W, 1D).

    • Ranked 3 at home this season

    • Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Ranked 2 away from home this season

    • Haven't won a match in 5 attempts

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