Sky Sports provided a comprehensive recap of Sunday’s Women's Super League fixtures, highlighting Chelsea’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village – the first win of the season for the Blues. Both clubs had failed to secure points during the opening weekend, but it was United who suffered a harsh introduction for their new manager, Eva Olid, as Chelsea controlled the match from kickoff to the final whistle.
Chelsea entered the break with a comfortable lead, thanks to a well‑timed strike from Sjoeke Nusken and a superb effort by Keira Walsh, who curled a powerful shot from the edge of the box into the top corner. The second half saw the visitors extend their dominance, with Lauren James earning the player‑of‑the‑match accolade after scoring in the 61st minute, followed by Ellie Carpenter’s goal just four minutes later. The final nail in the coffin came from Lucy Bronze, who added the fifth tally with the last kick of the game.
Manchester United’s quest for their inaugural league win continues, with a demanding away fixture against Arsenal looming on Saturday. In other WSL action, Manchester City remained the sole team with a perfect record after a 4-1 triumph over Aston Villa. Villa had impressed by holding Chelsea to a 1-1 draw in the opening round, but their resilience crumbled early against City. Akane Okuma’s mis‑judged clearance allowed defender Jade Rose to head the ball home within the first 14 minutes.
Mary Fowler then doubled the lead with a clinical strike from the edge of the area. Villa managed to pull one back before halftime when debutant Amalie Vangsgaard scored, giving them hope.
The second half saw Villa press for an equaliser, but after striking the post, Khadija Bunny Shaw responded with a composed finish after winning the ball high up the pitch. Lauren Hemp, who celebrated her 100th goal involvement by assisting Shaw, later added a fourth goal in stoppage time when her shot deflected off Mathilde Harviken and flew into the far corner. City’s win extended their lead at the top of the table, keeping them unbeaten.
Further down the standings, newly promoted Crystal Palace earned a point against Arsenal at the Emirates, with French goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud‑Magnin delivering an inspired performance to keep the match scoreless. The home side unleashed a staggering 30 attempts, nine on target, yet could not breach the Palace net. Alessia Russo came close just before the break, but her shot sailed over the goal after a well‑placed left‑wing cross, leaving Arsenal frustrated.
Brighton staged a dramatic comeback against fellow newcomers Birmingham, drawing 2-2 thanks to a last‑minute winner from Kiko Seike. Birmingham had seemed poised to claim their first three points after Oceane Hurtre and Lily Crosthwaite put them two goals ahead by the 60th minute. Brighton applied relentless pressure, and although goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley made several crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet, defensive lapses in the final minutes allowed Birmingham to pull one back through Olivia Garcia. Seike then capitalised on a loose ball, slipping the ball under Baggaley from a tight angle to secure the equaliser.
Charlton Athletic endured a tough night at Goodison Park, reduced to nine players in a 1-0 loss to Everton. After a heavy 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the opening week, the Addicks showed improvement against their Merseyside rivals but ultimately succumbed to late pressure.
Holly McNamara’s cross was inadvertently turned into her own net by Leighanne Robe, sealing the defeat with less than 15 minutes remaining. Earlier, Charlton had already been reduced to ten after Ashleigh Neville received a straight red card for a high challenge on Ruby Mace.
Hawa Cissoko compounded the situation by receiving two yellow cards in quick succession during stoppage time, leaving the team with just nine players at the final whistle. The loss left the newly promoted side second from bottom, ahead of Manchester United only on goal difference.
At the Totally Wicked Stadium, Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham Hotspur despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances. Tottenham took the lead in the first half when Signe Gaupset delivered a cross from the left byline that deflected off Sam Kerr and looped over goalkeeper Khiara Keating just before halftime.
Liverpool fought back in the second half, with Aurelie Csillag heading in a near‑post equaliser shortly before the hour mark. Although Liverpool pressed for a winner, they were unable to find a decisive goal, settling for a point. These results illustrate the early volatility of the Women's Super League, with established powers like Chelsea and Manchester City asserting their dominance, while newly promoted clubs experience both triumphs and setbacks as they adapt to the top tier.
The season is still in its infancy, and each match continues to shape the narrative of a competition that is growing in intensity and popularity across England.