Chelsea Women beat Arsenal Women 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, ending the Gunners’ unbeaten run in the Barclays Women’s Super League. Alyssa Thompson scored the only goal, firing in from close range after Keira Walsh’s strike was saved by Anneke Borbe and Thompson pounced on the rebound.
Alyssa Thompson scored the only goal as Chelsea secured a 1-0 win against Arsenal to end their unbeaten streak in the Women’s Super League.
Arsenal’s Early Pressure
Arsenal dominated the opening period at Stamford Bridge. Kim Little and Mariona Caldentey both struck the post, but neither could find the net. Chelsea held firm until Thompson broke the deadlock.
Thompson’s Strike Breaks the Deadlock
Walsh’s strike from distance was well kept out by Borbe, but the goalkeeper was left helpless when Thompson pounced in the box to fire home the rebound. The goal sealed a third WSL win for the hosts.
Arsenal Fight Back in the Second Half
The Gunners improved after the break. Chloe Kelly’s angled drive was blocked, and Alessia Russo’s shot was charged down. Arsenal hit the post twice in the first half but could not convert either chance.
The Unbeaten Run Ends
Arsenal’s unbeaten streak in the WSL stretched back to October 2025. They had not tasted defeat in their last 20 games before their trip to west London. That run finally came to an end with Chelsea’s win.
The League Picture
Victory takes Chelsea to within two points of league leaders Manchester City at the top of the table. Arsenal are already seven points adrift ahead of their meeting with the champions on October 4.
Key Facts From the Match
- Score: Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal
- Goal: Alyssa Thompson
- Post hits: Arsenal twice, via Kim Little and Mariona Caldentey
- Unbeaten run: Arsenal’s run ended after 20 games
- Next fixture: Arsenal face Manchester City on October 4
- Table position: Chelsea within two points of Manchester City
The Road Ahead
Manchester City remain the team to beat in the WSL. Arsenal will need to respond quickly when they meet the champions on October 4, with Chelsea closing the gap at the top of the table.
Arsenal’s unbeaten run is over, and Chelsea will look to build on this result against their rivals in the coming weeks.
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