Chelsea Football Club Women are scheduled to face Tottenham Hotspur FCW in Women's Super League play on Sunday, fresh off securing their sixth consecutive league title.
The Blues clinched the championship midweek following a victory over Manchester United and Arsenal's loss to Aston Villa. The match against Tottenham provides Chelsea with an opportunity to continue their unbeaten run in domestic competitions this season.
Tottenham Hotspur, led by head coach Robert Vilahamn, currently sits tenth in the Barclays Women’s Super League table. The team enters the match winless in its last nine games across competitions.
Spurs boss Robert Vilahamn spoke ahead of the game, expressing admiration for Chelsea's sustained success. He stated he is "very impressed with Chelsea over the last six seasons," adding that "What they're doing in the women's game is massive."
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor made several changes to the team's Chelsea line up for the match after the title was sealed. Notable players such as Millie Bright and Lucy Bronze were not included in the squad.
The Confirmed lineups show Hannah Hampton in goal for Chelsea, protected by a back line of Ashley Lawrence, Sjoeke Nusken, Maelys Mpome, and Guro Reiten. Oriane Jean-Francois is in midfield, with an attacking group of Maika Hamano, Erin Cuthbert, Catarina Macario, and Johanna Rytting-Kaneryd supporting Mia Fishel upfront.
Tottenham's starting lineup includes players such as Kop, Grant, Morris, and England.
The match is set for 2:15 p.m. BST at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. It is being broadcast on BBC Two in the UK and streamed on BBC iPlayer, with ESPN+ providing streaming coverage in the USA.
Vilahamn commented on Tottenham's season trajectory, noting that while the team has shown improvement in creating chances, game management and defensive moments have posed challenges. He concluded by reiterating his impression of Chelsea's ability to consistently find ways to win.
