Match report

Arsenal W Stuns Chelsea W with 2-0 Win in FA WSL

Chelsea W
Chelsea W
0–2
FT
Arsenal W
Arsenal W
Jan 24, 2026

Arsenal W pulled off an impressive 2-0 victory over Chelsea W in the FA WSL on Tuesday, thanks to a brace from B. Mead and a goal from Mariona Caldentey. Chelsea W made multiple substitutions in response to Arsenal's early dominance but could not find the back of the net, marking a significant setback in their title aspirations.

Key Facts

  • • B. Mead scored the first goal for Arsenal W at minute 55, assisted by A. Russo
  • • Mariona Caldentey netted the second goal for Arsenal W at minute 61, assisted by B. Mead
  • • Chelsea W made five substitutions in the second half, including G. Reiten, S. Kerr, and M. Bright
  • • Arsenal W's B. Mead was shown a yellow card at minute 15 for a foul

Lineups

Chelsea W

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 Hannah Hampton (G)
  • 22 Lucy Bronze (D)
  • 16 Naomi Girma (D)
  • 4 Millie Bright (D)
  • 2 Ellie Carpenter (M)
  • 18 Wieke Kaptein (M)
  • 8 Erin Cuthbert (M)
  • 17 Sandy Baltimore (M)
  • 11 Guro Reiten (F)
  • 20 Samantha Kerr (F)
  • 12 Alyssa Thompson (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Keira Walsh
  • 10 Lauren James
  • 19 Johanna Rytting Kaneryd
  • 33 Aggie Beever-Jones
  • 6 Sjoeke Nüsken
  • 38 Rebecca Spencer
  • 1 Livia Peng
  • 5 Veerle Buurman
  • 32 Alexia Potter

Arsenal W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Anneke Borbe (G)
  • 2 Emily Fox (D)
  • 3 Lotte Wubben-Moy (D)
  • 7 Stephanie Catley (D)
  • 11 Katie McCabe (D)
  • 10 Kim Little (M)
  • 8 Mariona Caldentey (M)
  • 9 Bethany Mead (M)
  • 23 Alessia Russo (M)
  • 19 Caitlin Foord (M)
  • 25 Stina Blackstenius (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Victoria Pelova
  • 31 Smilla Holmberg
  • 5 Laia Codina
  • 24 Taylor Hinds
  • 40 Naomi Williams
  • 14 Daphne van Domselaar
  • 44 Sophie Harwood

Timeline

  1. Arsenal W
    15' Arsenal W Card · Yellow Card
    B. Mead

    Foul

  2. Arsenal W
    55' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mead · Assist: A. Russo
  3. Chelsea W
    56' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Reiten · On: K. Walsh
  4. Chelsea W
    57' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Kerr · On: L. James
  5. Arsenal W
    61' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    Mariona Caldentey · Assist: B. Mead
  6. Chelsea W
    66' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bright · On: J. Rytting Kaneryd
  7. Chelsea W
    66' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Kaptein · On: A. Beever-Jones
  8. Arsenal W
    69' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Mead · On: V. Pelova
  9. Chelsea W
    77' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Cuthbert · On: S. Nüsken
  10. Arsenal W
    79' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mariona Caldentey · On: Smilla Holmberg
  11. Arsenal W
    88' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Fox · On: Laia Codina
  12. Arsenal W
    88' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. McCabe · On: Taylor Hinds

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea W Arsenal W
Fouls 7 2
Pass Accuracy 82% 84%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 18
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 354 436
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 1 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 6
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 289 367
Shots Inside Box 11 13
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal W capitalized on early pressure with B. Mead's goal in the 55th minute, breaking Chelsea W's defensive line
  • ▸ Mariona Caldentey's goal at minute 61 solidified Arsenal W's lead, despite Chelsea W's subsequent changes