Chelsea is the current number one in the Women’s Super League table. So far this season The Blues won all their games, across all competitions. Their next opponent is Brighton & Hove Albion. The club also made a great start to the season, and they are currently in third place. Let’s find out about the possible line-up, statistics and where you can watch Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion.
Myra Ramirez and Aggie Beever-Jones of Chelsea Women acknowledge the fans after the teams victory following the Barclays Women’s Super League match Chelsea FC Women vs Manchester United Women at Kingsmeadow Stadium, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, 24th November 2024 (Photo by Izzy Poles/News Images) in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom on 11/24/2024. (Photo by Izzy Poles/News Images/Sipa USA) – Photo by Icon Sport " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0025.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0025.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0025.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" alt="Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion" class="wp-image-7936" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0025.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0025.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0025.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=89&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0025.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&quality=89&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0025.jpg?w=2040&quality=89&ssl=1 2040w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px">
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Chelsea
Head coach Sonia Bompastor had a positive squad update this week: “We still have two training sessions before the game on Sunday – this morning and tomorrow morning,” our head coach replied. “We are still assessing some players from the international break, but almost all the squad should be available,” she said.
Maika Hamano was unwell but is feeling fine now. The medical staff will assess her before the match against Brighton. Lauren James her return is taking longer that Bompastor hoped: “LJ is progressing really well with her rehab. She’s in a good position mentally. I think it will be difficult to see LJ before the end of the year, but we still have a small hope of that. We’ll see but I’m more expecting her to play with us in January.”
Niamh Charles was recovering from a shoulder injury for quite some time, but she is ready for the game this weekend: “Niamh was almost ready for the Manchester United game before the international window, but we didn’t want to take any risk especially because we were in a position where she had two more weeks to build. She’s completely fit now and she’s ready to be in the squad.”
The head coach also gave an update on Sam Kerr. The Australian international is not expected to return until February/March. She is still in individual training.
Catarina Macario of Chelsea Women looks on during the Barclays Women’s Super League match Chelsea FC Women vs Manchester United Women at Kingsmeadow Stadium, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, 24th November 2024 (Photo by Izzy Poles/News Images) in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom on 11/24/2024. (Photo by Izzy Poles/News Images/Sipa USA) – Photo by Icon Sport " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0006.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0006.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0006.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" alt="Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion" class="wp-image-7935" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0006.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0006.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0006.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=89&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0006.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&quality=89&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICONSPORT\_245330\_0006.jpg?w=2040&quality=89&ssl=1 2040w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px">
What the coach has to say
Sonia Bompastor has a winstreak to maintain against Brighton & Hove Albion. When asked about her thoughts on the game this weekend, Bompastor said: “Brighton started really good this season, really strong good results, except for the game against Arsenal but that’s the only one they conceded that many goals. But I think they have a team and a squad that have a lot of experience. They had great results, and they are in a good dynamic. So, we expect a hard game for us. We play home with our fans but of course it will be difficult. We need to perform at our best to make sure we have the chance to win on Sunday.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Chelsea against Brighton & Hove Albion:
24 Hampton
22 Bronze
14 Bjorn
4 Bright
17 Baltimore
6 Nüsken
8 Cuthbert
19 Rytting Kaneryd
23 Hamano
11 Reiten
7 Ramírez
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Team News Brighton & Hove Albion
Dario Vidošić squad update: “Fran (Kirby) is out. She won’t be us for the next few games until the new year, which is disappointing. Everyone else sort of returned in good condition thankfully they were all okay.” The head coach confirmed there is no one back yet.
What the coach has to say:
Dario Vidošić is looking forward to the tough clash with Chelsea this weekend.
“It’s a process of ours where we’re focusing on ourselves and what we want to do. It’s a beautiful challenge that we’ve got, going into the very long-time reigning champions. They’ve not lost the game this season. They haven’t conceded many goals as well. So we’re just looking for a better performance from ourselves, from when we have been challenged with these big games,” he explained.
How does he hope to take home three points against The Blues? “We want to be there from the first whistle. Play the best we possibly can. Hopefully play the best game that we’ve played all season. And then at the end, the result, we’ll see what that is at the end of the game.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Brighton & Hove Albion against Chelsea:
32 Baggaley
27 Mclauchlan
18 Symonds
5 Bergsvand
3 Pattison
11 Seike
19 Olislagers
21 Haley
6 Losada
14 Kirby
9 Parris
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Statistics
Chelsea and Brighton went head-to-head eleven times before. Brighton managed to win one game, in 2021. Chelsea won all the other games, besides two other matches that ended in a draw in 2019 and 2022. Find out what the head-to-head streaks are below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Women’s Super League Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion is live on the Barclays WSL Youtube. For our Dutch fans: Ziggo Sports required the rights to broadcast the WSL in the Netherlands.
When was the last meeting between Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
The teams went head-to-head in the WSL on the 27th of January 2024. Chelsea won the match by 0-3. Lauren James and Fran Kirby were the two names on the scoresheet for the Blues.
What is Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion kick-off time?
Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion kick off on Sunday the 8h of December at 14:00 GMT at Kingsmeadow.