Chelsea enjoyed a perfect start to the year in the Women’s Super League, cruising to a 5-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday (11) in the 12th round of the competition. Playing at home, the Blues were in full control from the opening whistle and comfortably maintained their place among the league’s top three.
Chelsea dominate West Ham from the start
The London derby was effectively decided in the opening minute. Under immediate pressure, Yu Endo scored an own goal, handing Chelsea an early advantage and setting the tone for a one-sided encounter.
Chelsea continued to dominate possession and territory, and the second goal arrived in the 28th minute, when Lauren James finished clinically to double the lead. The Blues showed relentless attacking intent throughout the first half, creating several clear chances.
Before the break, Chelsea extended their advantage further, with Alyssa Thompson and Sandy Baltimore both finding the net, sending the hosts into half-time with a commanding 4-0 lead.
Second-half control seals emphatic win
After the interval, Chelsea reduced the tempo but never lost control of the match. West Ham struggled to respond, while the Blues managed the game efficiently and continued to threaten in attack.
In the 70th minute, Sandy Baltimore converted a penalty to complete the scoring and confirm a convincing 5-0 win, underlining Chelsea’s superiority in the London derby.
WSL table impact
With the victory, Chelsea remain second in the Women’s Super League standings, now with 27 points from 12 matches. The Blues sit six points behind leaders Manchester City, keeping themselves firmly in the title conversation as the season progresses.
Chelsea’s next fixture
Chelsea now shift their focus to the Women’s FA Cup. The Blues return to action next Saturday (17), when they face Crystal Palace in the fourth round of the competition, with kickoff scheduled for 12:30 pm (UK time).
