Chelsea thrash Tottenham as City maintain perfect WSL start

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 18 Oct, 17:19 · Archive

Chelsea defeated Tottenham 6-2 in the Women's Super League, with Lauren James and Ellie Carpenter each scoring twice.

Chelsea defeated Tottenham 6-2 at Stamford Bridge in the Women's Super League. Lauren James and Ellie Carpenter each scored twice for the home side, with Sjoeke Nüsken and Maika Hamano adding the other goals. Tottenham equalised through Matilda Vinberg before half-time, but Chelsea scored three goals in nine second-half minutes to take control.

Chelsea made four changes from their previous match, with James starting after scoring twice for England. Tottenham made two changes, including bringing in Ella Morris and Matilda Vinberg. After a first half in which Tottenham held their own and had significant possession, Chelsea dominated the second period. Sonia Bompastor, the Chelsea head coach, said that bringing on substitutes with clarity on what the team was trying to achieve made a positive difference.

For Tottenham, this was their second heavy defeat of the season, following a 6-1 loss to London City Lionesses this month. Martin Ho, Tottenham's manager, had said after that match that he was the "most frustrated" he had been during his time at the club.

Elsewhere in the league, Manchester City maintained their perfect start with a 3-2 win over Brighton. City raced to a 3-0 lead within 18 minutes through Khadija Shaw, who scored twice, and summer signing Niamh Charles. Brighton rallied to score twice before the break, but City held on.

City remain two points ahead of Chelsea at the top of the table. London City Lionesses beat Everton 2-1, with Manchester United moving to fifth place after a 3-1 win over Charlton. Aston Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 to secure their first league win of the season.

How it is being reported

• James scores brilliant double as Chelsea put six past SpursChelsea secure their fifth-consecutive Women's Super League win with victory over Tottenham in manager Sonia Bompastor's 50th game in the competition.BBC Sport · 18 Oct, 18:02
• Man City maintain perfect WSL record as Chelsea, Man Utd, London City winManchester City held off a spirited fightback from Brighton to close out a 3-2 win and maintain their perfect start in the Women’s Super League.Sky Sports · 18 Oct, 17:12
• James and Carpenter lead Chelsea surge as sorry Spurs hit for six in WSL againTwo goals each from a rampant Lauren James and battling Ellie Carpenter helped Chelsea cruise past Tottenham and keep the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the Women’s Super League table. It was a thrilling show and a statement from the home team, a game laden with stunning goals after a frustrating first half that allowed Tottenham more of the ball than Chelsea would have been happy with. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 18 Oct, 14:13
• Chelsea v Tottenham: Women’s Super League – live⚽ WSL updates from the 12noon BST kick-off ⚽ Scores | Table | Read Moving the Goalposts | Mail Taha Chelsea make four changes to the side that beat West Ham two weeks ago , with Lauren James starting after her double for England this week. Spurs make two tweaks, with Ella Morris and Matilda Vinberg included. Chelsea: Hampton, Carpenter, Bronze (c), Buchanan, McCabe, Kaptein, Walsh, Potter, James, Thompson, Malard Continue reading...The Guardian · 18 Oct, 11:13

In this story: Chelsea · Tottenham · Lauren James · Ellie Carpenter · Manchester City · Sonia Bompastor · Martin Ho · Matilda Vinberg

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