WSL: Chelsea Hosts Spurs, Everton Faces Man Utd in Key Matches
In an exciting matchup, Chelsea is set to host Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League (WSL) this Sunday at 12:00 BST. Both teams are looking for key points in the league as they strengthen their positions. This article explores the latest team news and lineup changes ahead of this crucial fixture.
Chelsea’s Team Changes
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastore has made significant changes to her starting lineup, introducing seven players. This comes after a 1-1 draw against Twente, as Chelsea aims to secure their first victory in three matches.
- Hannah Hampton
- Nathalie Bjorn
- Keira Walsh
- Erin Cuthbert
- Johanna Rytting Kaneryd
- Wieke Kaptein
- Niamh Charles
Captain Millie Bright also reaches a milestone, making her 300th appearance for the club. Defender Lucy Bronze returns to the squad after participating in the Euro 2025 final, although she will start on the bench.
Chelsea’s Starting XI
The Chelsea lineup for the match includes:
- Hampton
- Carpenter
- Bright
- Bjorn
- Charles
- Walsh
- Cuthbert
- Kaptein
- Thompson
- Rytting Kaneryd
- Beever-Jones
Substitutes for Chelsea are Peng, Buurman, Nusken, Macario, Reiten, Kerr, Bronze, Hamano, and Jean-Francois.
Tottenham’s Lineup Adjustments
On the other side, Tottenham manager Martin Ho has made two changes to his squad after their recent victory over Brighton. The team won 1-0 in that contest.
- Olga Ahtinen replaces Drew Spence in midfield.
- Matilda Vinberg starts in place of Olivia Holdt, who will be on the bench.
Tottenham’s Starting XI
The Tottenham lineup features:
- Kop
- Nilden
- Naz
- England
- Vinberg
- Hunt
- Tandberg
- Ahtinen
- Summanen
- Neville
- Koga
Substitutes for Tottenham are Heeps, Grant, Bartrip, Rybrink, Oroz, Holdt, Graham, Gunning-Williams, and Thomas.
Match Importance
This encounter is significant for both teams as they strive to solidify their standings in the Women’s Super League. Chelsea aims to break their winless streak, while Tottenham seeks to capitalize on their recent victory. This thrilling matchup is sure to capture the attention of WSL fans everywhere.
