The big picture

Chelsea come in 2nd on the ladder with 23 points; Manchester United are 5th on 15. 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.

Manchester United are 3–2–3 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.4 against.

Form

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

Manchester United have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Everton 0–0.

Head to head

These sides have met 14 times on our records since 2019: Chelsea 12, Manchester United 0, 2 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), Chelsea won 5–0 at Leigh Sports Village.

Biggest margin between these two: Chelsea by 6 goals in 2023-24 (6–0).

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 Manchester United, watch Julia Zigiotti Olme (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Andrea Medina (0.3 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.