Chelsea Women secured a 2-0 win against Roma on Wednesday evening, with second-half goals from Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan. The victory means the Blues have yet to concede a goal after three Champions League phase matches this season. Midfielder Lexi Potter sustained a knee injury late in the game, and her condition is yet to be fully assessed. Manager Sonia Bompastor confirmed she would be rested for Sunday's away match against Charlton. Aggie Beever-Jones, who started against Roma, is yet to score this season, but Bompastor expressed confidence in the player, stating, "She needs to stay confident."
In the Carabao Cup, Chelsea's Men were defeated by Liverpool on penalties at Anfield following a 1-1 draw in normal time. Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead from the spot before Cody Gakpo equalised for Liverpool. Despite a strong performance from goalkeeper Mike Penders, Chelsea ultimately lost the shootout. The team now prepares for a Premier League fixture against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime, following a recent league defeat to rivals Spurs.
Last weekend, Chelsea Women climbed to the top of the Women's Super League with a 3-1 away win against Crystal Palace. Melvine Malard scored twice, and Sandy Baltimore converted a penalty to secure the victory. This result, combined with Manchester City's draw, put the Blues at the league summit on goal difference. Manager Bompastor is looking to cement their position in Sunday's match against Charlton, which will be broadcast live on BBC2.
The men's team also faced Tottenham Hotspur in a league fixture, suffering a 0-2 defeat at Stamford Bridge. This loss marked a disappointing outcome against a rival Chelsea has historically dominated. The team was affected by the absence of Emi Martinez due to injury, with 21-year-old Mike Penders in goal. Penders conceded an own goal, and Cole Palmer received a red card. Without key players like João Pedro, Chelsea struggled to create threats, and Spurs secured their second win in 35 attempts in this fixture, with Mathys Tel scoring their second goal.
