Updated / Sunday, 13 Sep 2026 18:18
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Lucy Bronze (L) celebrates after scoring her team's fifth goal
**Chelsea** bounced back from a frustrating opening day result with a 5-0 win over **Manchester United** in the Women's Super League.
Sonia Bompastor’s side were held to a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa last week but put in a dominant display against United, who slipped to a second straight defeat under new boss Eva Olid.
Sjoeke Nusken, Keira Walsh, Lauren James, Ellie Carpenter and Lucy Bronze all struck for Chelsea.
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe played 70 minutes for Chelsea before Veerle Buurman came on in her place.
Her old club **Arsenal** were left frustrated as they were held to a goalless draw against **Crystal Palace**, despite the Gunners enjoying the bulk of possession and registering 30 shots.
Abbie Larkin was part of a really organised and determined performance from the Eagles. The Dubliner was withdrawn in the 88th minute.
Abbie Larkin presses Kyra Cooney-Cross at Emirates Stadium
Kiko Seike scored a last-gasp equaliser as **Brighton and Hove Albion** came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw against **Birmingham**.
Blues had taken control with goals either side of the break from Oceane Hurtre and Lily Crosthwaite, but Olivia Garcia pulled one back with 13 minutes left and Seike then struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Caitlin Hayes played full game at the heart of the Brighton defence, whiole Emily Murphy was introduced by teh Seagulls with 76 minutes gone.
There was joy - and a clean sheet - for Courtney Brosnan as **Everton** claimed their first win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory over nine-woman **Charlton**.
Addicks defender Ashleigh Neville was shown a straight red card in the 58th minute and Leighanne Robe’s own goal put the Toffees ahead.
Charlton’s afternoon was soured further when Hawa Cissoko was shown a second yellow card at the death.
Sophie Whitehouse, Brosnan's backup keeper at Ireland, was in goal for Charlton.
Elsewhere Aurelie Csillag cancelled out Sam Kerr’s own goal as **Liverpool** drew 1-1 with **Tottenham**.