The big picture

Chelsea come in 2nd on the ladder with 23 points; Crystal Palace are 10th on 9. Chelsea have the higher position to protect.

Chelsea are 7–0–2 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 3.1 goals for and 0.6 against.

Crystal Palace are 1–4–3 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 2.1 against.

Form

Chelsea have won four of their last five and most recently drew with Everton 1–1.

Crystal Palace have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Brighton & Hove Albion 1–2.

Crystal Palace have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 3 times on our records since 2024: Chelsea 3, Crystal Palace 0.

Last time out (2026-27), Chelsea won 3–1 at VBS Community Stadium.

Chelsea have won the last three against Crystal Palace.

Biggest margin between these two: Chelsea by 7 goals in 2024-25 (7–0).

Players to watch

For Chelsea, watch Melvine Malard (0.9 goals a game in 2026-27) and Ellie Carpenter (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Crystal Palace, watch Lexi Lloyd-Smith (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Annabel Blanchard (0.1 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have won 7 of their last 10 at Stamford Bridge.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Chelsea go in as clear favourites.