Match Summary
London City Lionesses and Chelsea W drew 1:1. The match was played in FA WSL 2025. Goals were scored by J. Kaneryd 22′, I. Goodwin 82′. 4 yellow cards were shown. London City Lionesses made 4 substitutions, Chelsea W made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between London City Lionesses and Chelsea W — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Beever-Jones
Lineups
London City Lionesses lined up in a — formation under Eder Maestre, while Chelsea W deployed a — under Sonia Bompastor.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for London City Lionesses is 6.94, compared to 6.83 for Chelsea W. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. London City Lionesses's highest-rated starter is E. Linari (7.41), while Chelsea W's best-rated player is H. Hampton (7.07).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of London City Lionesses have contributed 7 goals and 4 assists this season, led by F. Godfrey (4G). Chelsea W's starters account for 6 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by A. Thompson (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
London City Lionesses field 11 midfielders averaging 6.94, versus Chelsea W's 11 rated 6.83. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 62% for London City Lionesses and —% for Chelsea W. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
London City Lionesses's starters have collected 20 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Chelsea W. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of London City Lionesses's starting XI is 26.4 (youngest: W. Sangare (19), oldest: K. Asllani (36)), while Chelsea W average 23.4 (youngest: A. Potter (19), oldest: J. Kaneryd (28)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
London City Lionesses's starters average 14 league appearances each, versus 11 for Chelsea W. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, London City Lionesses have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Chelsea W show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
London City Lionesses and Chelsea W have met 1 times — London City Lionesses won 0, Chelsea W won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Chelsea W leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (0 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 23 Mar 2026