It’s back to back derbies for Chelsea Women this week as right after facing Manchester City away in the Women’s League Cup semifinals, the Blues host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the Women’s Super League.
Last time around a packed house gave us the energy to beat the Gunners on a slim margin. We can do it again today, but a sold-out venue needs a good show from time to time.
**Date / Time:** Saturday, January 24, 2026, 12.30 GMT; 7:30am EST
**Venue:** Stamford Bridge, SW6
**Forecast:** Sunny and breezy
**On TV:** BBC One (UK); _none_ (USA); [**elsewhere**](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/arsenal-vs-chelsea-fc/4hti2d#5365227)
**Streaming:** BBC iPlayer (UK); ESPN+ (USA)
**Chelsea team news:** Manchester City seemed and were unbeatable for several months after the 2025-26 season opener at Stamford Bridge where we got a 2-1 win over them in the Women’s Super League. Once again we put a stop to their nonsense, with a 1-0 victory at Academy Stadium to get us a Women’s League Cup final spot.
Manager Sonia Bompastor was happy to announce there are no new injuries in the squad, meaning every player available in our previous outing can be involved today. This could also mean we’re still waiting for Catarina Macario, Keira Walsh and Niamh Charles full recovery.
**Arsenal team news:** Unlike Chelsea, the Gunners couldn’t survive the threat from a Mancunian side in the Women’s League Cup and gave the finals’ spot to Manchester United. Don’t be surprised if they’re out for blood today at the Bridge, especially given their last away win against the Blues was in 2018.
For this challenge at Stamford Bridge head coach Renée Slegers will have defender Emily Fox back in the fold. However defender Leah Williamson and forward Chloe Kelly will be out due to injury, while attacker Olivia Smith will be serving a suspension due to a double booking versus United.
**Previously:** Guro Reiten’s late spot kick conversion is enough to get us three points at Stamford Bridge.
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