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: 0-1

27 mins: Chelsea are hungry for another as they get themselves in the box but a pass from Mjelde goes off pitch

United goal kick

United v Chelsea: 0-1

28 mins: United look to equalise but Hanson can’t get to a pass in the box

Stoney looking very frustrated in the stands

United v Chelsea: 0-1

29 mins: Kerr thought she had doubled her lead after a cross from Reiten but she is ruled offside

United v Chelsea: 0-1

30 mins: Kerr has definitely found her feet in this match as she once again has the ball in the box but her attempt goes wide

United v Chelsea: 0-1

31 mins: United are showing their skill but their finishing isn’t on point as another opportunity is wasted as no-one is in the box to receive a great cross in

United v Chelsea: 0-1

31 mins: Ross thought she was in the clear to create a chance but she is ruled offside

United v Chelsea: 0-1

34 mins: United create another chance as Galton crosses in but can’t find a team-mate to convert

United v Chelsea: 0-1

34 mins: Telford smothers another United attacking play.

The hosts are growing into this fixture

United v Chelsea: 0-1

35 mins: Chelsea cross into the box but a pass has too much on it and so United win back possession

United v Chelsea: 0-1

36 mins: Galton creates another great opportunity but Ross is the only other United player in support.

She gets a shot but it’s deflected by a Chelsea player

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