The big picture

London City Lionesses come in 3rd on the ladder with 19 points; Chelsea are 2nd on 23. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

London City Lionesses are 5–2–1 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 1.3 against.

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

Form

London City Lionesses have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Manchester City 1–2.

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

Head to head

These sides have met 2 times on our records since 2025: London City Lionesses 0, Chelsea 1, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), it was a draw 1–1 at The Den.

Players to watch

For London City Lionesses, watch Kadidiatou Diani (0.4 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Daniëlle van de Donk (0.4 goals a game, 4 assists in 2026-27).

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).

At RELOC8 EM Community Stadium

London City Lionesses have won 8 of their last 14 at RELOC8 EM Community Stadium.

What the numbers say

On the numbers this is too close to split.