Sky Sports delivered a comprehensive recap of Sunday’s Women's Super League fixtures, highlighting a standout performance from Chelsea who secured their inaugural victory of the campaign with a convincing 5-0 demolition of Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village. Both clubs had failed to claim three points during the opening round of matches, but it was the visitors who imposed their will from the first whistle, delivering a sobering lesson to United’s newly appointed manager Eva Olid in her first home encounter.
Chelsea entered the break firmly in control, having already found the back of the net twice. The opening goal came from Sjoeke Nusken, who capitalised on a well‑crafted move inside the box.
The second strike was a moment of brilliance from Keira Walsh, whose powerful drive from the edge of the area left the United goalkeeper with no chance. Those two goals set the tone for the second half, where Chelsea’s dominance only intensified.
The second period saw Lauren James, later named player of the match, extend the lead in the 61st minute with a composed finish. Just four minutes later, Ellie Carpenter added another, showcasing her trademark speed and precision.
The final tally was sealed by Lucy Bronze, who tapped in the last kick of the game, ensuring a comprehensive victory for the Blues. United’s quest for their first league win now continues as they prepare for a demanding away clash against Arsenal on Saturday.
In other WSL action, Manchester City remained the sole unbeaten side after a 4-1 triumph over Aston Villa, preserving their perfect start to the season. Villa had earned a respectable 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the opening weekend, but that resilience crumbled early in this match. Akane Okuma, who had been a hero at Stamford Bridge, made a costly error when she mis‑timed a corner, allowing defender Jade Rose to head the ball home for City.
Mary Fowler then doubled the lead with a clinical strike from the edge of the box. Villa fought back before the break, with Amalie Vangsgaard scoring on her debut to halve the deficit.
The second half saw further drama as Khadija Bunny Shaw displayed her attacking instincts, finishing a well‑worked move with a deft dinked shot after winning the ball high up the pitch. Lauren Hemp, who celebrated her 100th goal involvement by assisting Shaw, added a fourth for City with a shot that deflected off Mathilde Harviken and curled into the far corner during stoppage time. The win kept the defending champions two points clear at the summit, the only team to maintain a flawless record. Further down the table, newly promoted Crystal Palace held Arsenal to a goalless draw at the Emirates, thanks largely to an inspired performance from French goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud‑Magnin.
Arsenal dominated possession, registering 30 attempts on goal, nine of which were on target, yet they could not breach the Palace net. The most promising chance fell to England striker Alessia Russo, who missed a clear opportunity just before halftime after a superb left‑wing cross left her one‑on‑one with the keeper. Brighton staged a dramatic comeback against fellow promoted side Birmingham, salvaging a 2-2 draw with a last‑minute goal from Kiko Seike.
Birmingham had taken a 2-0 lead by the 60th minute through strikes from Oceane Hurtre and Lily Crosthwaite. Brighton applied relentless pressure, and although goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley kept Birmingham in the game with a series of impressive saves, a defensive lapse in the final minutes allowed Olivia Garcia to pull one back, and Seike’s opportunistic finish from a tight angle completed the turnaround.
At Goodison Park, Charlton Athletic were reduced to nine players in a 1-0 loss to Everton. After a heavy 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the opening weekend, the Addicks showed improvement but ultimately succumbed to late pressure.
Holly McNamara’s cross was inadvertently turned into her own net by Leighanne Robe, sealing the defeat. The match was further marred by disciplinary issues: Ashleigh Neville received a straight red card for a high challenge on Ruby Mace, and Hawa Cissoko collected two yellows in quick succession during stoppage time, leaving Charlton with only nine men on the field at the final whistle. The result leaves the newly promoted side second from bottom, ahead of Manchester United only on goal difference.
In a tightly contested encounter at the Totally Wicked Stadium, Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham Hotspur despite dominating possession. Tottenham took the lead just before halftime when Signe Gaupset delivered a cross that deflected off Sam Kerr and looped over Liverpool goalkeeper Khiara Keating.
Liverpool responded in the second half, with Aurelie Csillag heading home a near‑post finish to equalise shortly before the hour mark. Both sides created chances, but neither could find a winner, resulting in a point each. Overall, the second round of WSL fixtures delivered a mix of dominant performances, surprising comebacks, and hard‑earned points, setting the stage for an increasingly competitive season as teams look to build momentum and challenge for the top spots.