Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 in Women’s Super League opener
Beever-Jones and Hamano secure victory as the Blues extend their unbeaten streak in the WSL.
Chelsea confirms favoritism in London derby
Chelsea started the 2025/26 Women’s Super League with a 2-1 win over Manchester City this Sunday, confirming their status as the main title contenders. The result keeps the London side’s unbeaten run alive, stretching back to May 2024.
The derby had extra weight for City, under pressure to bounce back after a disappointing last season, but it was Chelsea who showed greater consistency and control.
Goals and key moments
- 31’ – Aggie Beever-Jones opened the scoring, giving Chelsea the lead in the first half.
- 64’ – Maika Hamano doubled the advantage with a decisive strike.
- 70’ – City pulled one back after an own goal by Niamh Charles, but could not complete the comeback.
Chelsea’s impressive streak
Emma Hayes’ team has now gone more than a full year unbeaten in the league. In the 2024/25 campaign, Chelsea played 22 matches, winning 18 and drawing 3, finishing as champions without a single loss.
What’s next
- Chelsea faces Aston Villa on September 14 at 8:00 a.m. (Brasília time).
- Manchester City meets Brighton on September 12 at 3:30 p.m.
