Chelsea comfortably defeated West Ham United at Victoria Road, propelling them to the summit of the Women's Super League standings, even though they have played one more match than league leaders Manchester City, who are set to host Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. The Blues had to exert effort to claim all three points, and the breakthrough finally arrived eight minutes before the interval when summer acquisition Melvine Malard, who arrived from Manchester United, calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner. After the break, West Ham continued to test Sonia Bompastor's side, but it was only when England midfielder Keira Walsh struck from the edge of the box with ten minutes remaining that the result was effectively sealed.
That goal marked Walsh's third of the campaign and gave Chelsea a comfortable cushion. A few minutes later, Maika Hamano added a second for the visitors, heading home from a far‑post cross with three minutes left, ensuring Chelsea maintained their unbeaten start to the season. In another headline‑making fixture, London City Lionesses demonstrated why they are serious title contenders by thrashing Tottenham Hotspur 6‑1. Spurs entered the match unbeaten in the top flight, but the Lionesses dismantled them with a dominant performance.
Spanish star Alexia Putellas opened the scoring just three minutes in, converting a rebound after Grave Geyoro’s long‑range effort was palmed away. She added a second later, finishing from a corner after a well‑executed move involving Danielle van de Donk, who unfortunately missed an open chance that would have made it 4‑0. Kadidiatou Diani, the French forward, got on the scoresheet for the first time in the WSL after Lucia Corrales delivered a cross that Diani tapped in an empty net.
Later, Corrales again found Diani on the right, and the striker slotted another goal past goalkeeper Lize Kop as the Lionesses continued to pile pressure. Tottenham managed a consolation through Victoria Pelova, who finished from a Julie Blakstad cross, but a defensive lapse saw a Kop clearance ricochet to Diani, allowing her to tap in her second of the night.
In the dying moments, Delphine Cascarino completed the rout with a composed finish, making the final tally six to one. Everton’s forward Ruby Mace responded to her omission from Sarina Wiegman's England squad by delivering a brace in a 2‑1 win over Birmingham City. After Yuka Momiki’s effort struck the post, Mace pounced inside the box to give Everton the lead, capitalising on the team’s early dominance.
Birmingham’s Oceane Hurtre reduced the deficit later in the half, scoring her fifth goal of the season after a swift breakaway. However, Everton were forced to cope with a serious injury to Zara Kramžar before the break. In the second half, Birmingham pressed, and Hurtre even saw a penalty appeal waved away, while Lily Crosthwaite’s curling effort went wide.
Mace then secured her second goal with a long‑range strike that took a double deflection before finding the far corner, sealing the victory. The match also highlighted Birmingham’s ongoing struggles; they have yet to record a win since returning to the WSL and sit second‑bottom in the table. Everton, meanwhile, climbed back into fifth place, moving ahead of Merseyside rivals Liverpool after a recent derby loss. Crystal Palace earned a valuable point at Villa Park thanks to Abbie Larkin’s long‑range equaliser, which neutralised Noelle Maritz’s early second‑half goal for Aston Villa.
Palace, under interim manager Brian Sorensen following Natalia Arroyo’s dismissal, were on the verge of their first win of the season but settled for a draw. Larkin broke forward from midfield and struck a low shot that bounced past goalkeeper Akane Okuma, who had been expected to keep it out.
Both sides created late chances: Villa substitute Georgia Mullet side‑footed a close‑range effort over the bar, and Palace’s Shannon O'Brien missed a clear opportunity in stoppage time. Brighton & Hove Albion delivered a crushing defeat to newcomers Charlton Athletic, with Kiko Seike scoring a brace to cement a 5‑1 victory. Charlton’s Cassandra Korhonen gave the visitors an early lead in the third minute, tapping in after her initial shot was saved.
Brighton responded quickly when Seike tapped in from close range following a well‑worked move by Olivia Garcia. Seike then showcased her pace on the left wing, delivering a low cross that Fran Kirby finished before halftime. After the break, Seize continued to find the net, and Brighton added two more goals in stoppage time: Maisie Symonds’ cross was headed in by Gabrille George, completing the rout. Overall, the weekend’s action underscored the competitive nature of the Women's Super League, with Chelsea and Manchester City solidifying their positions at the top, while London City Lionesses sent a clear message to title rivals with their emphatic win over Spurs.
Meanwhile, Everton’s resurgence, Palace’s resilience, and Brighton’s dominance over a struggling Charlton side added further intrigue to a league that continues to grow in quality and excitement.