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Chelsea vs Leicester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Kingsmeadow

Luke Baker
Wednesday 05 March 2025 17:30 GMT
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(The FA via Getty Images)

The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.

Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Follow the live action below as Chelsea face Leicester City today in the WSL:

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Match ends, Chelsea Women 3, Leicester City Women 1.

5 March 2025 21:24

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Second Half ends, Chelsea Women 3, Leicester City Women 1.

5 March 2025 21:24

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Foul by Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women).

5 March 2025 21:24

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

5 March 2025 21:21

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Julie Thibaud (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

5 March 2025 21:20

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Foul by Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women).

5 March 2025 21:20

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Sam Tierney.

5 March 2025 21:19

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Goal! Chelsea Women 3, Leicester City Women 1. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Niamh Charles following a set piece situation.

5 March 2025 21:17

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Foul by Asmita Ale (Leicester City Women).

5 March 2025 21:16

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Substitution, Chelsea Women. Sjoeke Nüsken replaces Johanna Rytting Kaneryd.

5 March 2025 21:15

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