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Bompastor's Chelsea start WSL with win over Villa

Reigning Women's Super League champions Chelsea got their campaign off to a winning start, beating Aston Villa 1-0 at home as a goal from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd gave new coach Sonia Bompastor all three points in her first league game in charge.
Sep 20, 2025, 07:44 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Chelsea
Aston Villa
  • 4
  • 36
  • 45
  • 66
  • 66
  • 67
  • 85
  • 85
  • 90+3
  • 90+4

Match Commentary

90'+4'
Nathalie Björn (Chelsea) Substitution at 94'
90'+3'
Maika Hamano (Chelsea) Yellow Card at 93'
85'
Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa) Substitution at 85'
Match Stats
CHEAVL
Possession
47.4%
52.647.4
52.6%
Shots on Goal
4
5
Shot Attempts
13
13
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
4
8
Saves
5
4