The big picture

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

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

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

Form

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

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

Head to head

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

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

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 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).

At Stamford Bridge

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

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Chelsea have the edge.