Match report

Chelsea W Stuns West Ham W 5-0 in FA WSL

Chelsea W
Chelsea W
5–0
FT
West Ham W
West Ham W
Jan 11, 2026

Chelsea Women displayed a formidable performance to stun West Ham Women 5-0 in their FA Women's Super League clash. The Blues were in control from the onset, with an early own goal from Yuki Endo, followed by goals from Lucy James, Alexia Thompson, and two from Sam Kerr. Chelsea's clinical finishing and strategic substitutions ensured a comprehensive victory over their London rivals.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea W secured a 5-0 victory over West Ham W in the FA WSL
  • • Yuki Endo scored an own goal in the 1st minute
  • • Lucy James netted in the 28th minute
  • • Alexia Thompson scored in the 40th minute, assisted by Joline Rytting Kaneryd
  • • Sam Kerr converted a penalty in the 70th minute, her second of the game
  • • West Ham W struggled to keep up, with key subs made in the second half

Lineups

Chelsea W

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 24 Hannah Hampton (G)
  • 16 Naomi Girma (D)
  • 4 Millie Bright (D)
  • 5 Veerle Buurman (D)
  • 2 Ellie Carpenter (M)
  • 6 Sjoeke Nüsken (M)
  • 10 Lauren James (M)
  • 8 Erin Cuthbert (M)
  • 17 Sandy Baltimore (M)
  • 19 Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (F)
  • 12 Alyssa Thompson (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Wieke Kaptein
  • 32 Alexia Potter
  • 11 Guro Reiten
  • 20 Samantha Kerr
  • 42 Chloe Sarwie
  • 38 Rebecca Spencer
  • 1 Livia Peng
  • 22 Lucy Bronze
  • 47 Lois Shooter

West Ham W

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Kinga Szemik (G)
  • 2 Yu Endo (D)
  • 13 Eva Nyström (D)
  • 29 Verena Hanshaw (D)
  • 23 Ffion Morgan (M)
  • 4 Oona Siren (M)
  • 22 Katrina Gorry (M)
  • 7 Inès Belloumou (M)
  • 9 Riko Ueki (F)
  • 19 Shekiera Martinez (F)
  • 20 Viviane Asseyi (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 Anna Julia Csiki
  • 27 Leila Wandeler
  • 77 Seraina Piubel
  • 21 Sarah Brasero-Carriera
  • 25 Megan Walsh
  • 43 Selin Cemal
  • 28 Estelle Cascarino
  • 33 Halle Houssein
  • 42 Emily Brown

Timeline

  1. Chelsea W
    1' Chelsea W Goal · Own Goal
    Y. Endo
  2. Chelsea W
    28' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    L. James
  3. Chelsea W
    36' Chelsea W Card · Yellow Card
    L. James

    Foul

  4. Chelsea W
    40' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Thompson · Assist: J. Rytting Kaneryd
  5. Chelsea W
    44' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Baltimore
  6. West Ham W
    46' West Ham W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Gorry · On: A. Csiki
  7. Chelsea W
    61' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. James · On: G. Reiten
  8. Chelsea W
    61' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Thompson · On: S. Kerr
  9. Chelsea W
    61' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Nüsken · On: Alexia Potter
  10. Chelsea W
    70' Chelsea W Goal · Penalty
    S. Baltimore
  11. West Ham W
    76' West Ham W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Martinez · On: L. Wandeler
  12. West Ham W
    80' West Ham W Card · Yellow Card
    V. Asseyi

    Time wasting

  13. Chelsea W
    80' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Baltimore · On: Chloe Sarwie
  14. West Ham W
    83' West Ham W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Asseyi · On: S. Piubel
  15. West Ham W
    87' West Ham W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Ueki · On: S. Brasero-Carreira

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea W West Ham W
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 85% 76%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 6
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 564 315
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 10 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 480 239
Shots Inside Box 19 4
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea's early own goal by Yuki Endo set the tone for a dominant performance, giving the Blues a psychological edge
  • ▸ Sam Kerr's penalty conversion in the 70th minute sealed Chelsea's victory, leaving West Ham with little hope of a comeback