Match report
Arsenal W Stuns Chelsea W with 2-0 Win in FA WSL
Chelsea W
0–2
FT
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
-
15' Arsenal W Card · Yellow CardB. MeadFoul
-
55' Arsenal W Goal · Normal GoalB. Mead · Assist: A. Russo -
56' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Reiten · On: K. Walsh -
57' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Kerr · On: L. James -
61' Arsenal W Goal · Normal GoalMariona Caldentey · Assist: B. Mead -
66' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Bright · On: J. Rytting Kaneryd -
66' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 4Off: W. Kaptein · On: A. Beever-Jones -
69' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Mead · On: V. Pelova -
77' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Cuthbert · On: S. Nüsken -
79' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 2Off: Mariona Caldentey · On: Smilla Holmberg -
88' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Fox · On: Laia Codina -
88' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 4Off: 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