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

38 mins: United have a prolonged period of possession but again their finishing is the difference.

United v Chelsea: 0-1

39 mins: Chelsea cross into the box but Anderson and Eriksson but slip and so can’t get a foot to it

United v Chelsea: 0-1

40 mins: What an amazing save from Earps!

Kerr gets into an amazing position after Ji crosses into her. She strikes a hard ball but Earps blocks

United v Chelsea: 0-1

43 mins: United’s Galton gets herself in another great position but again the final ball is lost to Chelsea

Will United be able to get on the scoreboard today?

United v Chelsea: 0-1

44 mins: Chelsea are in possession in the closing minutes of the first half.

Just one minute stoppage time

United v Chelsea: 0-1

46 mins: United are close to an equaliser through Galton with an amazing save from Telford sees the ball smack the crossbar

Half time!

Chelsea head into the break one goal up with Sam Kerr’s boot being the difference between sides so far!

Substitutions

Which subs will we see in this second half?

Chelsea have Beth England and Pernille Harder on the bench

While United have Lauren James and Amy Turner.

Back underway!

United v Chelsea’s second half has begun.

Will United be able to find their way into this match?

United v Chelsea: 0-1

46 mins: Galton is showing her worth for United as she is in the box once again

Chelsea wrestle the ball back and bring it straight back to their goal

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