Chelsea vs. Birmingham, Women’s Super League: Preview, team news, how to watch
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Chelsea Women secured an impressive 5-0 victory against Manchester United in their Women's Super League debut, a performance that demonstrated their potential to challenge at the highest level. The win prompted Chelsea to host recently promoted Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge, seeking to avoid the pitfalls they experienced earlier in the season. The match between Chelsea and Birmingham is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 12:45 BST (7:45am EDT) at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea's head coach, Sonia Bompastor, praised her team's pressing play, which was instrumental in dismantling Manchester United's defense. However, injuries continue to pose a challenge for the Blues, with Mayra Ramírez, Manaka Matsukubo, and Erin Cuthbert all set to miss some or all of the match. Center-backs Nathalie Björn and Naomi Girma, along with striker Melvine Malard, are expected to return to the starting lineup.
Birmingham City, who returned to the Women's Super League after a four-season absence, are hoping to cause an upset in their opening fixture. The club, buoyed by their successful WSL 2 campaign last season, have bolstered their squad with Manchester United alumni Millie Turner, Lisa Naalsund, and goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley. Despite recent setbacks, including a 3-1 loss to defending champions Manchester City and a 2-2 draw against Brighton, Birmingham aims to mount a competitive challenge against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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