The Joie Stadium hosts a blockbuster semi-final this Wednesday (Jan 21) as Manchester City and Chelsea face off for a place in the Women’s League Cup Final.
The two sides are currently locked in a thrilling race for the Women’s Super League (WSL) title, making this knockout tie even more significant. Manchester City leads the league standings with an incredible record of 11 wins in 12 matches, sitting six points clear of the “Blues.” However, Chelsea remains the reigning champion of this competition and is desperate to defend their crown.
Form and Redemption
Manchester City, led by the prolific Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, enters as the slight favorite due to their dominant home form. Meanwhile, Chelsea arrives in Manchester full of confidence following a historic 9-1 demolition of Liverpool in the quarter-finals. Sonia Bompastor’s side has won six games in a row and aims to prove they are still the team to beat in England.
Head-to-Head and History
This is the 41st meeting between the two clubs. While Chelsea has historically dominated the fixture, the gap is closing:
- Chelsea Wins: 19
- Manchester City Wins: 14
- Draws: 8
- Last Meeting: Chelsea won 2-1 in last season’s League Cup Final.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City (4-3-3): Yamashita; Casparij, Knaak, Rose, Greenwood; Hasegawa, Blindkilde, Miedema; Fujino, Lauren Hemp, Bunny Shaw.
Chelsea Women (3-4-2-1): Hannah Hampton; Naomi Girma, Millie Bright, Veerle Buurman; Baltimore, Nüsken, Erin Cuthbert, Carpenter; Alyssa Thompson, Lauren James; Sam Kerr.
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Match Information & How to Watch
- Venue: Joie Stadium, Manchester
- Kick-off: 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CET
- How to Watch: Live on Sky Sports Mix and BBC iPlayer (UK). Globally, the match will be streamed for free on the official WSL YouTube channel.
Laurinda Jocias is a football writer covering English women’s football, including the Women’s Super League. Her work focuses on players, clubs, and the continued development of the women’s game in the UK.
