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[Match Thread] Chelsea FC Women vs. Aston Villa Women: Blues Look to Bounce Back Against Villains in WSL Action
The stage is set for an exciting encounter in the Barclays Women’s Super League as Chelsea FC Women host Aston Villa Women at Kingsmeadow Stadium tonight, September 20th, at 19:00. The Blues will be seeking redemption after their disappointing draw against Manchester United last week, while Villa will aim to capitalize on their win over West Ham United.
Chelsea FC Women Looking to Regain Momentum
Chelsea FC Women, fresh from their 1-1 draw against Manchester United, will be eager to regain their momentum and top spot in the WSL table. Manager Emma Hayes will be counting on her star players, including Bethany England and Sam Kerr, to fire the Blues to victory.
Aston Villa Women Seeking Another Upset
Aston Villa Women, on the other hand, will be confident after their 3-1 win over West Ham United in their last outing. The Villains will be hoping to spring another surprise against a top-flight opponent and climb the WSL table.
Match Details
- Date: September 20th, 2023
- Kick-Off: 19:00 BST
- Venue: Kingsmeadow Stadium
- WSL Table Standings (Before Match): Chelsea FC Women (1st), Aston Villa Women (7th)
Player to Watch
- Chelsea FC Women: Sam Kerr – The Australian striker has been in sensational form, netting five goals in the WSL so far this season.
- Aston Villa Women: Rachel Corsie – The Scottish defender has been instrumental in Villa’s recent wins, providing solidity at the back and distributing the ball effectively to her teammates.
Team News
- Chelsea FC Women: Hayes has confirmed that Fran Kirby and Drew Spence will miss tonight’s match due to injury, while Emma Hayes is likely to start with the same lineup that drew against Manchester United.
- Aston Villa Women: Manager Mark Savage has a full squad to choose from, but may make some changes to his starting XI after Villa’s impressive win over West Ham United.
Social Media Reactions
The WSL is trending on social media as fans and pundits alike share their predictions and excitement for tonight’s match. Join the conversation using the hashtags #CFCW #AVWFC #WSL and #WomenInFootball.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea FC Women:
- Hannah Hampton (GK)
- Niamh Charles (RB)
- Sophie Ingle (CB)
- Maren Mjelde (CB)
- Jonna Andersson (LB)
- Drew Spence (RW)
- Bethany England (CF)
- Sam Kerr (CF)
- Ji So-yun (LW)
Aston Villa Women:
- Sophie Baggaley (GK)
- Hannah Blundell (RB)
- Anita Asante (CB)
- Rachel Corsie (CB)
- Ebony Salmon (LB)
- Melissa Lawley (RW)
- Remi Allen (CF)
- Rachel Scott (CF)
- Amy Turner (LW)
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, while fans can also follow live updates and commentary on the WSL website and social media channels.
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- WSL Table Standings
- Chelsea FC Women Fixtures and Results
- Aston Villa Women Fixtures and Results
- WSL News and Updates
- Women’s Football News and Analysis
Date: Friday, 20 September 2024
KO: 19:00 UK time
Competition: Women’s Super League, week 1
Venue: Kingsmeadow
Welcome to the /r/chelsealadiesfc match thread, as we start another WSL campaign in Blue and get the Sonia Bompastor era officially underway! Here you will find a match preview, squad notes, and updates once we kick off.
MATCH PREVIEW
After a busy summer, which saw several players featuring in the Olympics and a number of personnel changes in the dressing room, it is time once again to cheer our Chelsea Women on to victory. Sonia Bompastor’s maiden season in the Chelsea dugout (and in the WSL) begins tonight, amid plenty of speculation from fans and rivals alike about how her high expectations for the club – not to mention the success that we have grown so accustomed to – are something the Blues can live up to after legendary manager Emma Hayes departed at the end of last season following a glittering 11 years with the club.
Between the incomings and outgoings of the transfer window, the process of settling in under a new boss, and some injury concerns around the squad, questions remain about how we’ll perform across all four competitions… especially as the quality of women’s football continues to improve in England and throughout Europe. In case you missed it, /u/AnnieIWillKnow put together a thorough preview of the 2024/25 campaign (see Part One and Part Two ) which outlines the lay of the land as we chart a new path forward, and provides insight into both our squad and our main rivals.
So, I won’t belabour the point here – but it’s safe to say that the club is in a period of transition, and that other teams will be hungry to wrest the league title from Chelsea’s grasp after seeing captain Millie Bright and company lift the trophy for the past five seasons. Pre-season gave us some encouraging signs, as the Blues won every match and several new players looked promising, but this first competitive match of a new era will set the stage for what is hopefully another successful season ahead.
This Chelsea squad is packed with talent, with players both old and new hungry to begin yet another title defence in front of the Kingsmeadow faithful.
Unfortunately, two key squad players suffered injuries in our 9-0 win against Feyenoord and will be out for some time – Niamh Charles has just had surgery on a dislocated shoulder, and veteran midfielder Sophie Ingle will face a long road back from an ACL injury. In brighter news, the return of both Erin Cuthbert and Cat Macario to playing fitness will be something Chelsea fans will be very glad to see.
Today’s opponents are also beginning under a new boss – experienced Dutch manager Robert de Pauw, who replaced Carla Ward after she stepped down. Villa had a quieter transfer window than some other clubs and are not title challengers, historically – but they could still pack a punch.
Brazilian forward Gabi Nunes and English winger Katie Robinson are now on the roster and two-time Liverpool Player of the Year Missy Bo Kearns also joined, on a three-year contract. Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo was brought in to replace Daphne Van Domselaar between the sticks, so de Pauw has a solid squad to work with – which already included a strong English contingent in Lucy Staniforth, Jordan Nobbs, Rachel Daly, and last year’s WSL Goal of the Year winner Danielle Turner.
So on we go, as the campaign for a sixth consecutive Women’s Super League trophy gets underway!
HOW TO WATCH
As always, the CFCW Twitter account will provide live updates.
The game will be televised on BBC Two for UK supporters; outside the UK, broadcasters include Optus (Australia), CBS (United States), DAZN, Sky Sport, ESPN, Viaplay, and more. Matches that are not televised will be shown via the WSL YouTube page this season – and if you don’t see it there, check your local listings.
LINE-UPS
Announced approximately one hour before kickoff.
MATCH EVENTS
Nothing yet…
COME ON, YOU BLUES!!!
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