Match report

Chelsea W Defeats Manchester United W 1-0 in FA WSL Clash

Manchester United W
Manchester United W
0–1
FT
Chelsea W
Chelsea W
Apr 30, 2025

Chelsea W secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United W in the FA WSL. The decisive goal came in the 74th minute through Lauren Bronze's effort, powered by an assist from Sammi Baltimore. Manchester United W struggled with a yellow card early on and several substitutions as they attempted to turn the game around.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea W defeated Manchester United W 1-0
  • • Goal: Lauren Bronze (74' for Chelsea W)
  • • Yellow Card: Malin Malard (48' for Manchester United W)
  • • Multiple substitutions from both teams, including Chelsea's Maria Ramirez (27'), Eiryn Cuthbert (57'), and Manchester United's Georgie Clinton (63')

Lineups

Manchester United W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 91 P. Tullis-Joyce (G)
  • 14 J. Riviere (D)
  • 4 M. Le Tissier (D)
  • 21 M. Turner (D)
  • 3 G. George (D)
  • 20 H. Miyazawa (M)
  • 17 D. Janssen (M)
  • 15 C. Bizet Ildhusøy (M)
  • 8 G. Clinton (M)
  • 11 L. Galton (M)
  • 9 M. Malard (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 E. Toone
  • 19 E. Terland
  • 2 A. Sandberg
  • 5 A. Mannion
  • 16 L. Naalsund
  • 1 K. Rendell
  • 13 S. Awujo
  • 39 S. Middleton-Patel
  • 48 M. Griffiths

Chelsea W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 H. Hampton (G)
  • 22 L. Bronze (D)
  • 4 M. Bright (D)
  • 16 N. Girma (D)
  • 21 N. Charles (D)
  • 30 K. Walsh (M)
  • 18 W. Kaptein (M)
  • 33 A. Beever-Jones (M)
  • 8 E. Cuthbert (M)
  • 17 S. Baltimore (M)
  • 7 M. Ramírez (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Rytting Kaneryd
  • 6 S. Nüsken
  • 11 G. Reiten
  • 9 C. Macário
  • 23 M. Hamano
  • 12 A. Lawrence
  • 25 M. Mpome
  • 38 R. Spencer
  • 27 O. Jean-François

Timeline

  1. Chelsea W
    27' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ramírez · On: J. Rytting Kaneryd
  2. Manchester United W
    48' Manchester United W Card · Yellow Card
    M. Malard

    Foul

  3. Chelsea W
    57' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Cuthbert · On: S. Nüsken
  4. Manchester United W
    63' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Clinton · On: E. Toone
  5. Manchester United W
    63' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Malard · On: E. Terland
  6. Manchester United W
    70' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. George · On: A. Sandberg
  7. Chelsea W
    74' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bronze · Assist: S. Baltimore
  8. Chelsea W
    75' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Baltimore · On: G. Reiten
  9. Chelsea W
    76' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Beever-Jones · On: C. Macário
  10. Chelsea W
    76' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Rytting Kaneryd · On: M. Hamano
  11. Manchester United W
    84' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jayde Riviere · On: A. Mannion
  12. Manchester United W
    84' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Bizet Ildhusøy · On: L. Naalsund

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United W Chelsea W
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 77% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 335 450
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 258 353
Shots Inside Box 15 9
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea W took the lead with Lauren Bronze's goal in the 74th minute, which proved crucial in securing their victory.
  • ▸ Manchester United W's early yellow card to Malin Malard disrupted their rhythm and strategy, affecting their ability to respond effectively.