Match report

Chelsea W Defeats Tottenham Hotspur W 1-0 in FA WSL Clash

Chelsea W
Chelsea W
1–0
FT
Tottenham Hotspur W
Tottenham Hotspur W
Oct 12, 2025

Chelsea W secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur W in the FA WSL, with the only goal coming from K. Walsh in the 61st minute. Chelsea showed resilience, despite Tottenham's efforts to fight back, with key substitutions and strong defensive plays ensuring the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Chelsea W 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur W
  • • Goal: K. Walsh (61')
  • • Chelsea W subs: W. Kaptein (56'), N. Charles (56'), A. Beever-Jones (78'), A. Thompson (78')
  • • Tottenham Hotspur W subs: J. Naz (65'), M. Vinberg (77'), B. England (77'), A. Nildén (88')

Lineups

Chelsea W

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 24 Hannah Hampton (G)
  • 14 Nathalie Bjorn (D)
  • 4 Millie Bright (D)
  • 21 Niamh Charles (D)
  • 2 Ellie Carpenter (M)
  • 30 Keira Walsh (M)
  • 8 Erin Cuthbert (M)
  • 12 Alyssa Thompson (M)
  • 19 Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (F)
  • 18 Wieke Kaptein (F)
  • 33 Aggie Beever-Jones (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Veerle Buurman
  • 9 Catarina Macario
  • 11 Guro Reiten
  • 20 Samantha Kerr
  • 22 Lucy Bronze
  • 1 Livia Peng
  • 6 Sjoeke Nüsken
  • 27 Oriane Jean Francois
  • 23 Maika Hamano

Tottenham Hotspur W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lize Kop (G)
  • 29 Ashleigh Neville (D)
  • 32 Toko Koga (D)
  • 15 Clare Hunt (D)
  • 6 Amanda Nildén (D)
  • 20 Olga Ahtinen (M)
  • 25 Eveliina Summanen (M)
  • 13 Matilda Vinberg (M)
  • 9 Bethany England (M)
  • 7 Jessica Naz (M)
  • 19 Cathinka Friis Tandberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Martha Thomas
  • 11 Olivia Holdt
  • 18 Lenna Gunning-Williams
  • 2 Charlotte Grant
  • 27 Eleanor Heeps
  • 12 Josefine Rybrink
  • 5 Molly Bartrip
  • 10 Maite Oroz
  • 16 Kit Graham

Timeline

  1. Chelsea W
    15' Chelsea W Card · Yellow Card
    E. Carpenter

    Foul

  2. Chelsea W
    56' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Kaptein · On: C. Macário
  3. Chelsea W
    56' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Charles · On: Veerle Buurman
  4. Chelsea W
    61' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Walsh · Assist: E. Carpenter
  5. Tottenham Hotspur W
    63' Tottenham Hotspur W Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nildén

    Foul

  6. Tottenham Hotspur W
    65' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Naz · On: M. Thomas
  7. Chelsea W
    71' Chelsea W Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bright

    Foul

  8. Tottenham Hotspur W
    77' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Vinberg · On: L. Gunning-Williams
  9. Tottenham Hotspur W
    77' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. England · On: O. Holdt
  10. Chelsea W
    78' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Beever-Jones · On: S. Kerr
  11. Chelsea W
    78' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Thompson · On: G. Reiten
  12. Tottenham Hotspur W
    88' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Nildén · On: C. Grant
  13. Chelsea W
    90' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Carpenter · On: L. Bronze

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea W Tottenham Hotspur W
Fouls 6 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 67%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 10
Corners 16 3
Total Passes 533 281
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 11 6
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 2
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 449 188
Shots Inside Box 19 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea W's goal by K. Walsh in the 61st minute shifted the momentum in their favor, capitalizing on an assist from E. Carpenter.
  • ▸ Tottenham Hotspur W's series of substitutions in the second half, including M. Vinberg and B. England, failed to break through Chelsea's solid defense.