Match report

Chelsea W Defeats Tottenham Hotspur W 2-0 in FA WSL

Tottenham Hotspur W
Tottenham Hotspur W
0–2
FT
Chelsea W
Chelsea W
Feb 8, 2026

Chelsea W demonstrated their prowess in the FA Women's Super League as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur W 2-0 at their home ground. The match was dominated by Chelsea's offensive play, with goals from K. Walsh and A. Thompson ensuring a comfortable win. Despite Tottenham's efforts to turn the tide, the team was unable to capitalize on their chances, leading to a frustrating afternoon for the home crowd.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea W secured a 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur W in the FA WSL.
  • • K. Walsh scored the first goal for Chelsea W at the 39th minute.
  • • A. Thompson added the second goal for Chelsea W at the 49th minute.
  • • Tottenham Hotspur W made several substitutions including Julie Blakstad, B. England, and M. Vinberg.
  • • Chelsea W also made strategic substitutions with players like Alexia Potter, L. James, and S. Nüsken.
  • • Tottenham Hotspur W's C. Tandberg and Araya Dennis received yellow cards in the match.

Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur W

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Lize Kop (G)
  • 22 Hanna Wijk (D)
  • 32 Toko Koga (D)
  • 15 Clare Hunt (D)
  • 6 Amanda Nildén (D)
  • 13 Matilda Vinberg (M)
  • 25 Eveliina Summanen (M)
  • 8 Signe Gaupset (M)
  • 41 Julie Blakstad (M)
  • 11 Olivia Holdt (F)
  • 9 Bethany England (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Olga Ahtinen
  • 18 Lenna Gunning-Williams
  • 19 Cathinka Friis Tandberg
  • 14 Matilda Nildén
  • 30 Araya Dennis
  • 27 Eleanor Heeps
  • 52 Sophie Jackson
  • 12 Josefine Rybrink
  • 5 Molly Bartrip

Chelsea W

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 32 Alexia Potter
  • 17 Sandy Baltimore
  • 11 Guro Reiten
  • 20 Samantha Kerr
  • 42 Chloe Sarwie
  • 1 Livia Peng
  • 38 Rebecca Spencer
  • 47 Lois Shooter

Timeline

  1. Chelsea W
    39' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Walsh
  2. Chelsea W
    46' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Walsh · On: Alexia Potter
  3. Chelsea W
    49' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Thompson
  4. Chelsea W
    63' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. James · On: S. Baltimore
  5. Tottenham Hotspur W
    65' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Julie Blakstad · On: O. Ahtinen
  6. Tottenham Hotspur W
    66' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. England · On: C. Tandberg
  7. Tottenham Hotspur W
    66' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Vinberg · On: L. Gunning-Williams
  8. Tottenham Hotspur W
    71' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Signe Gaupset · On: Matilda Nildén
  9. Tottenham Hotspur W
    78' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Hanna Wijk · On: Araya Dennis
  10. Chelsea W
    79' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Thompson · On: S. Kerr
  11. Chelsea W
    79' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Nüsken · On: G. Reiten
  12. Tottenham Hotspur W
    80' Tottenham Hotspur W Card · Yellow Card
    C. Tandberg

    Argument

  13. Chelsea W
    83' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Bright · On: Chloe Sarwie
  14. Tottenham Hotspur W
    89' Tottenham Hotspur W Card · Yellow Card
    Araya Dennis

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Hotspur W Chelsea W
Fouls 9 6
Pass Accuracy 85% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 363 594
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 6 7
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 308 532
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea W's early goal by K. Walsh at the 39th minute shifted the momentum in their favor, providing a much-needed boost to their offensive play.
  • ▸ The second goal by A. Thompson just minutes later at the 49th minute solidified Chelsea W's lead and effectively ended Tottenham Hotspur W's hopes of a comeback.