Chelsea have dropped points for only the third time in the WSL this season to leave the door slightly ajar for the chasing pack in the last few rounds of 2024/25.
Elsewhere, FC Nordsjælland have won the away leg of their cup semi-final to put themselves in the box seat to be able to defend their title.
Read our review of all of the action below.
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England
Manchester United defeated Everton 2-0 to remain in third and continue to put pressure on Arsenal and Chelsea above them. Dominique Janssen and Grace Clinton were the goalscorers on either side of half-time. Clare Wheeler started the match for Everton.
Leicester City held on to draw 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur. Drew Spence equalised for Spurs after an own goal gave the Foxes the lead, but they would still be disappointed with only one point – give their 67% possession, and more than double the shots of Leicester. Courtney Nevin was an unused substitute for Leicester, while Charli Grant was the same for Spurs. Clare Hunt was a second-half substitute for Spurs while Hayley Raso was not in the matchday squad.
Arsenal eased past Crystal Palace with a 4-0 victory. Beth Mead scored a brace, while Alessia Russo was also on the scoresheet. Arsenal remains in second place, now only six points behind Chelsea in first. Steph Catley started and played the full match for the Gunners while Kyra Cooney-Cross was a second-half substitute. Caitlin Foord was unused on the bench.
Aston Villa came from behind to pick up a massive three points against Liverpool to push themselves four points above the relegation zone. Liverpool took the lead through a second-half penalty before a Kirsty Hanson goal, and an own goal, helped Villa to three points. Teagan Micah was an unused substitute for Liverpool.
Manchester City survived an enormous amount of pressure to defeat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1. Kerstin Casparij scored in the first half before Vivianne Miedema doubled their lead in the last minute of regulation time. A goal to CommBank Matilda #225 Charlize Rule in stoppage time made things interesting, but City were able to hold on for the three points. Mary Fowler started for City and picked up the assist on Casparij's goal.
Kerstin Casparij (18 Manchester City) congratulates Mary Fowler (8 Manchester City) for assiting her goal during the Barclay s Women s Super League game between Brighton Women and Man City Women, at Broadfields Stadium in West Sussex, England. (Neil Holmes SPP)
Kerstin Casparij congratulates Mary Fowler for assiting her goal during the Barclay's Women s Super League game between Brighton Women and Man City Women, at Broadfields Stadium in West Sussex, England. (Photo: Neil Holmes/SPP via IMAGO)
A stoppage-time equaliser meant that West Ham became the third team to take points off Chelsea this season, with the game ending in a 2-2 draw. Goals to Maika Hamano and Aggie Beever-Jones meant that the Blues raced to a two-goal lead before a brace to Shekiera Martinez earned the Hammers a point. Katrina Gorry started in midfield for West Ham, but couldn't continue due to an injury sustained in the 35th minute, while Sam Kerr remains unavailable for competitive football for Chelsea.
United States
Mackenzie Arnold saved a penalty as the Portland Thorns held the North Carolina Courage to a 0-0 draw. Both teams had a number of opportunities but were not able to find the decisive goal that would see them earn their first wins of the season. Arnold and Kaitlyn Torpey started the played the full game for the Thorns. Cortnee Vine did not feature in the matchday squad for the away side.
Angel City FC won their first game of the season to end the round, defeating Seattle Reign 2-1. Alyssa Thompson opened the scoring before they regained their lead through Riley Tiernan in the second half. Alanna Kennedy started and played the full match in midfield.
France
Lyon eased past Fleury 4-0 to continue their unbeaten league season. Eugenie Le Sommer and Amel Majri were the goalscorers for the defending champions. Ellie Carpenter was among a host of players rested ahead of the international break.
Sweden
Kristianstads DFF secured their first win of the season, overcoming BK Häcken 2-0. Beata Olsson and Alexandra Jóhannsdóttir both scored in the first half, and the home side was able to hold their lead from there. Remy Siemsen started and played the full match for Kristianstads.
AIK Fotboll suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Piteå, falling 2-0. Emily Gray scored a brace and the visitors were not able to replicate their success in Round One. Jada Whyman remains unavailable through injury but has re-entered modified training and is on track to return soon.
Denmark
FC Nordsjælland have secured a vital victory in the cup semi-final first leg, defeating Brøndy IF 1-0 away from home. Alma Aagard was the goal scorer as Nordsjælland put themselves in the box seat in the tie. Winonah Heatley started and played the full match for Nordsjælland.
Netherlands
FC Twente entered double figures as they defeated Excelsior 10-1. Jaimy Ravensbergen scored a hattrick amongst a host of goal scorers as they made a statement and lifted their goal difference above PSV to take themselves into first. Daniela Galic was an unused substitute for Twente.
Germany
TSG Hoffenheim comprehensively defeated Potsdam 7-0. Feli Delacauw scored a hattrick as Hoffenheim ran riot over their opponents. Jamilla Rankin started the match at left-back before being withdrawn in the second half.