Chelsea Women secured their second consecutive Women’s Super League victory with a 2-0 win over Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge.
Lexi Potter gave Sonia Bompastor’s side an early lead before substitute Melvine Malard added the second after the break.
Chelsea controlled long periods of the contest without always making their dominance count, but Malard’s introduction eventually gave the Blues the breathing room they needed.
The result follows last weekend’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Manchester United and continues Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the WSL season.
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Potter gives Chelsea perfect start
Bompastor made several changes for the visit of Birmingham, with Lauren James absent from the matchday squad and Potter retaining her place in midfield.
The youngster needed only eight minutes to justify that decision.
Potter struck the opening goal to put Chelsea in control after a dominant start at Stamford Bridge.
It was another significant moment for the academy midfielder, who has continued to earn opportunities in Bompastor’s first team during the opening weeks of the campaign.
Chelsea remained on top after taking the lead.
Sjoeke Nüsken came particularly close to doubling the advantage when she hit the post, while Birmingham goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley was kept busy as the hosts continued to create opportunities.
Despite that pressure, Chelsea went into half-time only one goal ahead.
The confirmed Chelsea Women lineup against Birmingham had shown the extent of Bompastor’s rotation, but her side still controlled the majority of the opening period.
Malard makes immediate Chelsea impact
Chelsea continued to push for a second after the restart.
Keira Walsh threatened from distance while Alyssa Thompson repeatedly found dangerous positions, but Birmingham remained within one goal of an equaliser.
Bompastor eventually turned to her bench.
Malard replaced Sandy Baltimore shortly after the hour mark and made a decisive impact.
The forward scored Chelsea’s second in the 71st minute, providing the finish the Blues had been searching for throughout the second half.
It was an important contribution from Malard after returning to contention for the fixture.
Her goal finally gave Chelsea some security after Birmingham had threatened to make the hosts pay for failing to convert their earlier chances.
Chelsea build momentum before busy week
Chelsea saw out the closing stages to record another clean sheet and another WSL victory.
Bompastor’s side have now followed their opening-day draw against Aston Villa with successive league wins over Manchester United and Birmingham.
The Blues have also conceded just once across their opening three WSL fixtures.
Attention now turns towards another demanding week.
Chelsea return to European action before a major WSL meeting with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge next weekend.
Bompastor will therefore be particularly encouraged by securing three points while rotating her squad and giving valuable minutes to players such as Potter and Malard.
For Chelsea, it was not as emphatic as last weekend’s five-goal victory in Manchester, but it was another controlled win and another important step forward.
Lexi Potter gave Sonia Bompastor’s side an early lead before substitute Melvine Malard added the second after the break.
Chelsea controlled long periods of the contest without always making their dominance count, but Malard’s introduction eventually gave the Blues the breathing room they needed.
The result follows last weekend’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Manchester United and continues Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the WSL season.
Potter gives Chelsea perfect start
Bompastor made several changes for the visit of Birmingham, with Lauren James absent from the matchday squad and Potter retaining her place in midfield.
The youngster needed only eight minutes to justify that decision.
Potter struck the opening goal to put Chelsea in control after a dominant start at Stamford Bridge.
It was another significant moment for the academy midfielder, who has continued to earn opportunities in Bompastor’s first team during the opening weeks of the campaign.
Chelsea remained on top after taking the lead.
Sjoeke Nüsken came particularly close to doubling the advantage when she hit the post, while Birmingham goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley was kept busy as the hosts continued to create opportunities.
Despite that pressure, Chelsea went into half-time only one goal ahead.
The confirmed Chelsea Women lineup against Birmingham had shown the extent of Bompastor’s rotation, but her side still controlled the majority of the opening period.
Malard makes immediate Chelsea impact
Chelsea continued to push for a second after the restart.
Keira Walsh threatened from distance while Alyssa Thompson repeatedly found dangerous positions, but Birmingham remained within one goal of an equaliser.
Bompastor eventually turned to her bench.
Malard replaced Sandy Baltimore shortly after the hour mark and made a decisive impact.
The forward scored Chelsea’s second in the 71st minute, providing the finish the Blues had been searching for throughout the second half.
It was an important contribution from Malard after returning to contention for the fixture.
Her goal finally gave Chelsea some security after Birmingham had threatened to make the hosts pay for failing to convert their earlier chances.
Chelsea build momentum before busy week
Chelsea saw out the closing stages to record another clean sheet and another WSL victory.
Bompastor’s side have now followed their opening-day draw against Aston Villa with successive league wins over Manchester United and Birmingham.
The Blues have also conceded just once across their opening three WSL fixtures.
Attention now turns towards another demanding week.
Chelsea return to European action before a major WSL meeting with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge next weekend.
Bompastor will therefore be particularly encouraged by securing three points while rotating her squad and giving valuable minutes to players such as Potter and Malard.
For Chelsea, it was not as emphatic as last weekend’s five-goal victory in Manchester, but it was another controlled win and another important step forward.
Chelsea Women secured their second consecutive Women’s Super League victory with a 2-0 win over Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge.
Lexi Potter gave Sonia Bompastor’s side an early lead before substitute Melvine Malard added the second after the break.
Chelsea controlled long periods of the contest without always making their dominance count, but Malard’s introduction eventually gave the Blues the breathing room they needed.
The result follows last weekend’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Manchester United and continues Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the WSL season.
Potter gives Chelsea perfect start
Bompastor made several changes for the visit of Birmingham, with Lauren James absent from the matchday squad and Potter retaining her place in midfield.
The youngster needed only eight minutes to justify that decision.
Potter struck the opening goal to put Chelsea in control after a dominant start at Stamford Bridge.
It was another significant moment for the academy midfielder, who has continued to earn opportunities in Bompastor’s first team during the opening weeks of the campaign.
Chelsea remained on top after taking the lead.
Sjoeke Nüsken came particularly close to doubling the advantage when she hit the post, while Birmingham goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley was kept busy as the hosts continued to create opportunities.
Despite that pressure, Chelsea went into half-time only one goal ahead.
The confirmed Chelsea Women lineup against Birmingham had shown the extent of Bompastor’s rotation, but her side still controlled the majority of the opening period.
Malard makes immediate Chelsea impact
Chelsea continued to push for a second after the restart.
Keira Walsh threatened from distance while Alyssa Thompson repeatedly found dangerous positions, but Birmingham remained within one goal of an equaliser.
Bompastor eventually turned to her bench.
Malard replaced Sandy Baltimore shortly after the hour mark and made a decisive impact.
The forward scored Chelsea’s second in the 71st minute, providing the finish the Blues had been searching for throughout the second half.
It was an important contribution from Malard after returning to contention for the fixture.
Her goal finally gave Chelsea some security after Birmingham had threatened to make the hosts pay for failing to convert their earlier chances.
Chelsea build momentum before busy week
Chelsea saw out the closing stages to record another clean sheet and another WSL victory.
Bompastor’s side have now followed their opening-day draw against Aston Villa with successive league wins over Manchester United and Birmingham.
The Blues have also conceded just once across their opening three WSL fixtures.
Attention now turns towards another demanding week.
Chelsea return to European action before a major WSL meeting with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge next weekend.
Bompastor will therefore be particularly encouraged by securing three points while rotating her squad and giving valuable minutes to players such as Potter and Malard.
For Chelsea, it was not as emphatic as last weekend’s five-goal victory in Manchester, but it was another controlled win and another important step forward.
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