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Chelsea vs Manchester City (2025-09-05T18:30:00.000Z)

WSL Round 1
  • Stamford Bridge
2 - 1Full time

Chelsea vs Manchester City (2025-09-05T18:30:00.000Z)


Match review

Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City: Beever-Jones and Hamano strike in season-opening win

Women's Super League champions Chelsea battled to a 2-1 win over Manchester City in the first game of the 2025-26 season on Friday.


Momentum

    Top stats

    Ball possession
    52%
    48%
  • 1.33
    Expected goals (xG)
    1.51
  • 8
    Total shots
    17
  • 2
    Big chances
    3

Events

Agnes Beever-Jones (1 - 0)assist by Ellie Carpenter
31’
56’
70’
Niamh Charles (2 - 1)Own goal
90’+4
7.1

Chelsea

3-4-2-1

6.6

Manchester City

4-2-3-1
7.1
Chelsea
3-4-2-1
7.9
24Hampton
6.6
Manchester City
4-2-3-1

Coach

Coach

Substitutes

Team form


    Top stats

    Ball possession
    52%
    48%
  • 1.33
    Expected goals (xG)
    1.51
  • 8
    Total shots
    17
  • 2
    Big chances
    3

Player of the Match

Ellie Carpenter
Chelsea
8.6

About the match

    Chelsea faces Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Fri, Sep 5, 2025, 18:30 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 City have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Chelsea vs Manchester City 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 (3-4-2-1): Hannah Hampton - Nathalie Björn, Millie Bright, Niamh Charles - Ellie Carpenter, Keira Walsh, Erin Cuthbert, Sandy Baltimore - Wieke Kaptein, Maika Hamano - Agnes Beever-Jones.
    Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ayaka Yamashita - Kerstin Casparij, Jade Rose, Gracie Prior, Alex Greenwood - Sydney Lohmann, Yui Hasegawa - Lauren Hemp, Vivianne Miedema, Lily Murphy - Khadija Shaw.

  • 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 City have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Chelsea 13 win(s), Manchester City 4 win(s), and 7 draw(s).

  • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

  • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

  • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

  • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

    All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Chelsea vs Manchester City, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

    FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

Insights

  • Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches

  • Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches

Stamford BridgeLondon, England
Capacity41,841
Attendance14,182
34%
SurfaceGrass
Weather conditions
17°C

Who will win?


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Stamford BridgeLondon, England
Capacity41,841
Attendance14,182
34%
SurfaceGrass
Weather conditions
17°C

Insights

  • Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches

  • Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches

About the match

    Chelsea faces Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Fri, Sep 5, 2025, 18:30 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 City have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Chelsea vs Manchester City 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 (3-4-2-1): Hannah Hampton - Nathalie Björn, Millie Bright, Niamh Charles - Ellie Carpenter, Keira Walsh, Erin Cuthbert, Sandy Baltimore - Wieke Kaptein, Maika Hamano - Agnes Beever-Jones.
    Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ayaka Yamashita - Kerstin Casparij, Jade Rose, Gracie Prior, Alex Greenwood - Sydney Lohmann, Yui Hasegawa - Lauren Hemp, Vivianne Miedema, Lily Murphy - Khadija Shaw.

  • 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 City have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Chelsea 13 win(s), Manchester City 4 win(s), and 7 draw(s).

  • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

  • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

  • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

  • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

    All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Chelsea vs Manchester City, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

    FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

Who will win?