In an exciting clash in the Women’s Super League, Chelsea is set to face the London City Lionesses. The match, scheduled for 12:00 GMT, will take place at Stamford Bridge. This encounter follows Chelsea’s recent victory against Paris FC before the international break.
Team News and Line-ups
In a strategic move, Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has made two changes to her lineup. Lucy Bronze, returning from international duty with England, is included in the starting eleven. Ellie Carpenter also joins the starting lineup, shifting the team dynamics. Notably, Sam Kerr will start on the bench, despite her crucial role for Australia.
Chelsea’s Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Hampton
- Defenders: Bronze, Bright, Bjorn, Carpenter
- Midfielders: Baltimore, Walsh, Cuthbert, Nusken, Reiten
- Forward: Beever-Jones
Chelsea’s Substitutes
- Peng
- Macario
- Thompson
- Girma
- Jean-Francois
- Kaptein
- Rytting-Kaneryd
- Kerr
- Charles
On the other side, Jocelyn Precheur continues with the same lineup from the London City Lionesses’ previous match, despite their recent defeat to Leicester City. Both Freya Godfrey and Izzy Goodwin are fit to play after facing minor injuries.
London City Lionesses Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Lete
- Defenders: Fernandez, Kumagai, Asllani, Linari
- Midfielders: Godfrey, Parris, Goodwin, Imuran, Sangare
- Forward: Geyoro
London City Lionesses Substitutes
- Poor
- Pattinson
- Perez
- Franssi
- Roddar
- Lindstrom
- Zelem
- Brown
- Kennedy
This matchup is crucial for both teams as they vie for positioning in the Women’s Super League standings. Fans eagerly anticipate a thrilling encounter between Chelsea and the London City Lionesses.
