06 September 2020

LIVE WSL: Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Champions Chelsea will begin their WSL title defence today in their opening fixture of the 2020/21 season against Manchester United.

The match, which will be played behind-closed-doors at United’s home ground Leigh Sports Village, will kick off at 2.30pm and is available to watch on BT Sport 1.

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United v Chelsea: 0-0

12 mins: United have possession but will have to build from their own half

United v Chelsea: 0-0

13 mins: What a cross by Kerr!

She makes a huge pass that ends up int he hands of Earps

United v Chelsea: 0-0

15 mins: Chelsea are trying to put their game plan into practise but a few loose passes have meant the clubs are still in a 0-0 deadlock

United v Chelsea: 0-0

17 mins: Sam Kerr is proving her worth so far, she’s making great runs and some of her passes have been pin point 

United v Chelsea: 0-0

17 mins: Chelsea free kick after Hanson fouls  Eriksson

It’s taken by their own goal so it only takes them up to half way

United v Chelsea: 0-0

19 mins: Kerr has a shot at goal, it deflects off a United player and so Chelsea have a corner

United v Chelsea: 0-0

20 mins: It is crossed in and Reiten gets a foot to it but her shot is aimed straight at Earps

United v Chelsea: 0-0

21 mins: United looking dangerous as Hanson makes a great run but the pass to her has too much on it.

Chelsea now in possession

United v Chelsea: 0-0

23 mins: Possession is changing hands quite often, United are keeping the defending champions at bay

United v Chelsea: 0-1

25 mins: GOALLLL!!

Sam Kerr has scored for Chelsea after Kirby crosses in

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