Chelsea Women return to Kingsmeadow for a London derby against Tottenham Hotspur, looking to reassert control in the Women’s Super League after dropping points last time out. The Blues remain unbeaten under Sonia Bompastor, but with rivals close behind, every result now carries added weight.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have been one of the early surprises of the season. Under new manager Martin Ho, Spurs have produced a sharper, more disciplined side that sits firmly in the top half after a strong start.
Date / Time: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 12:00 BST; 7:00 am EDT
Venue: Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, UK
Forecast: Sunny with light winds
Referee: Grace Lowe
On TV: Sky Sports (UK); ESPN2 (US); elsewhere
Streaming: Sky Go (UK); ESPN+ (US)
Chelsea team news: You can boil Chelsea’s tie to FC Twente in their first UEFA Women’s Champions League match this season down to luck given how many chances we had to get it done in the first half. This doesn’t detract from the fact we failed to get the full points from one of the easiest matches we have in the competition, something that ought to bite us in the back when push comes to shove.
Nevertheless it’s time to recover. And there might not be a better way to do so than getting a good result against a bitter rival in an apparent rise from their previous marks.
In injury news, manager Sonia Bompastor has confirmed that Niamh Charles and ‘caged tiger’ Lucy Bronze will be in the squad and available again after recovering. Sjoeke Nüsken is also fit to feature, after being substituted in the midweek Champions League tie with Twente. However, Lauren James and Naomi Girma remain unavailable and are still weeks away from returning.
Tottenham team news: Tottenham made few but targeted moves this summer. The highlight thus far is former Hammarby attacker Cathinka Tandberg, their current top scorer with three goals in five Women’s Super League matches. Fullback Tōko Koga, who arrived from Feyenoord during the last transfer window, has also helped with solidifying their backline.
Spurs head coach Martin Ho confirmed that defenders Ella Morris and Luana Bühler are unavailable for the Chelsea match. Fellow defender Molly Bartrip, who’s been out so far, might be back in contention.
Previously: A somewhat even first half where Chelsea still came out on top, followed by an absolute dismantling in the second part.
