Match report

Chelsea W Defeats Brighton W 3-0 in FA WSL

Brighton W
Brighton W
0–3
FT
Chelsea W
Chelsea W
Dec 14, 2025

Chelsea W demonstrated their dominance in the FA WSL with a 3-0 victory over Brighton W. The game saw S. Baltimore and A. Thompson scoring for Chelsea, while an own goal from C. Hayes solidified the victory. Brighton's defense struggled to keep up with Chelsea's powerful offense.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Brighton W 0–3 Chelsea W
  • • S. Baltimore scored the first goal at 42 minutes
  • • C. Hayes scored an own goal at 51 minutes
  • • A. Thompson netted the third goal at 73 minutes
  • • Chelsea made multiple substitutions, including A. Thompson, S. Baltimore, and L. Bronze
  • • M. Haley received a yellow card for Brighton W

Lineups

Brighton W

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 32 Sophie Baggaley (G)
  • 3 Moeka Minami (D)
  • 18 Caitlin Hayes (D)
  • 2 Manuela Vanegas (D)
  • 27 Rachel Mclauchlan (M)
  • 8 Maisie Symonds (M)
  • 15 Nadine Noordam (M)
  • 19 Marisa Olislagers (M)
  • 11 Kiko Seike (F)
  • 6 Rosa Kafaji (F)
  • 21 Madison Haley (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Francesca Kirby
  • 33 Charlize Rule
  • 29 Fuka Tsunoda
  • 22 Carla Camacho
  • 25 Hannah Poulter
  • 64 Emilie Gay
  • 61 May Balmer
  • 16 Jorelyn Carabalí
  • 46 Elliana Martin

Chelsea W

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Livia Peng (G)
  • 22 Lucy Bronze (D)
  • 4 Millie Bright (D)
  • 16 Naomi Girma (D)
  • 17 Sandy Baltimore (D)
  • 8 Erin Cuthbert (M)
  • 30 Keira Walsh (M)
  • 2 Ellie Carpenter (M)
  • 10 Lauren James (M)
  • 33 Aggie Beever-Jones (F)
  • 12 Alyssa Thompson (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Wieke Kaptein
  • 20 Samantha Kerr
  • 21 Niamh Charles
  • 19 Johanna Rytting Kaneryd
  • 11 Guro Reiten
  • 38 Rebecca Spencer
  • 6 Sjoeke Nüsken
  • 27 Oriane Jean Francois
  • 9 Catarina Macario

Timeline

  1. Chelsea W
    42' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Baltimore · Assist: A. Thompson
  2. Chelsea W
    46' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. James · On: W. Kaptein
  3. Chelsea W
    46' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Beever-Jones · On: S. Kerr
  4. Chelsea W
    51' Chelsea W Goal · Own Goal
    C. Hayes
  5. Brighton W
    59' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Kafaji · On: F. Kirby
  6. Brighton W
    65' Brighton W Card · Yellow Card
    M. Haley

    Foul

  7. Chelsea W
    67' Chelsea W Card · Yellow Card
    S. Baltimore

    Foul

  8. Brighton W
    67' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. McLauchlan · On: C. Rule
  9. Chelsea W
    73' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Thompson · Assist: S. Kerr
  10. Chelsea W
    80' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Thompson · On: G. Reiten
  11. Chelsea W
    80' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Baltimore · On: J. Rytting Kaneryd
  12. Chelsea W
    80' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Bronze · On: N. Charles
  13. Brighton W
    81' Brighton W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Haley · On: C. Camacho
  14. Brighton W
    81' Brighton W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Symonds · On: F. Tsunoda
  15. Chelsea W
    90'+2 Chelsea W Card · Yellow Card
    K. Walsh

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Brighton W Chelsea W
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 87%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 322 604
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 4 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 240 527
Shots Inside Box 5 11
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Baltimore's early goal at 42 minutes set the tone for Chelsea's performance
  • ▸ The own goal by C. Hayes at 51 minutes increased Brighton's defensive pressure but couldn't stop the tide
  • ▸ A. Thompson's goal at 73 minutes sealed the match for Chelsea, ensuring a comfortable lead