Sky Sports compiled a comprehensive summary of Sunday’s fixtures in the Women's Super League, highlighting Chelsea’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village – the first triumph of the season for the Blues. Both sides had failed to secure three points during the opening weekend, yet it was United, under newly appointed manager Eva Olid, who found themselves on the receiving end of a relentless onslaught from the visitors. The match served as a harsh introduction for Olid, whose side struggled to find rhythm and cohesion from the first whistle.
Chelsea entered the break with a comfortable lead, thanks to well‑executed strikes from Sjoeke Nusken and the ever‑impressive Keira Walsh, who curled a beautifully struck drive from the edge of the box into the top corner. Their dominance continued after the interval, 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 tapped in the last kick of the game to complete the rout.
United’s quest for their inaugural league win this season now stretches ahead to a demanding away fixture against Arsenal on Saturday. In other WSL action, Manchester City remained the sole team with a perfect record after a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. Villa had managed a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the opening round, but their resilience crumbled early in this encounter. Akane Okuma, a hero at Stamford Bridge, mis‑controlled a corner, allowing defender Jade Rose to slot the ball past her.
Mary Fowler doubled City’s advantage with a powerful shot from the edge of the area, while Villa’s Amalie Vangsgaard reduced the deficit just before halftime on her debut. Despite a near‑miss that saw a Villa shot hit the post, Khadija Bunny Shaw restored Villa’s hopes with a deft finish after winning the ball high up the pitch.
Lauren Hemp, who celebrated her 100th goal involvement with an assist for Shaw, later added a fourth for City as her strike deflected off Mathilde Harviken and found the far corner in stoppage time. The result left the defending champions two points clear at the summit, the only side still unbeaten.
Further down the table, newly promoted Crystal Palace held Arsenal to a 0-0 stalemate at the Emirates, with France goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud‑Magnin delivering an inspired performance. Arsenal dominated possession, registering thirty attempts on goal, nine of which were on target, yet they could not breach Palace’s well‑organized defense. The most promising chance fell to England forward Alessia Russo, who missed a clear‑cut opportunity just before halftime, firing over an unguarded net after a precise left‑wing cross. Brighton staged a dramatic comeback against fellow promoted side Birmingham, salvaging a 2-2 draw thanks to a last‑minute goal from Kiko Seike.
Birmingham had taken a 2-0 lead by the 60th minute through goals from Oceane Hurtre and Lily Crosthwaite. Brighton applied relentless pressure, and although goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley made several key saves to keep her side in the game, defensive lapses allowed Olivia Garcia to pull one back for the visitors. Seike then capitalised on a loose ball, slotting a tight‑angle strike beneath the keeper to equalise and deny Birmingham any points.
Charlton Athletic endured a turbulent night at Goodison Park, reduced to nine players after a series of disciplinary setbacks and ultimately losing 1-0 to Everton. After a heavy 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in their opening match, Charlton showed improvement but were undone by a late own‑goal from Leighanne Robe, who diverted Holly McNamara’s cross into her own net. The goal came after Charlton had already been reduced to ten men when Ashleigh Neville received a straight red card for a high challenge on Ruby Mace.
Further compounding their woes, Hawa Cissoko earned two yellow cards within two minutes of stoppage time, leaving the Addicks with just nine players on the field as the final whistle blew. The loss cemented Charlton’s position near the bottom of the table, sitting just above Manchester United on goal difference.
At the Totally Wicked Stadium, Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham Hotspur despite dominating large portions of the match. 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. Liverpool responded in the second half, with Aurelie Csillag heading in a near‑post equaliser just before the hour mark. Although Liverpool pressed for a winner, they were unable to find a breakthrough, settling for a point.
These results illustrate the early volatility of the WSL season, with established powers like Chelsea and Manchester City asserting their dominance, while newly promoted sides such as Crystal Palace and Birmingham demonstrate resilience and the capacity to challenge more experienced teams. As the calendar progresses, the battle for European qualification and survival will intensify, promising further excitement for fans across the league.