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

66 mins: United free kick sees James’ first touch of the game.

Chelsea’ defence does well but United remain in possession

United v Chelsea: 0-1

66 mins: Galton crosses in but again can’t find a team-mate

The game feels as though it’s slipping through United’s fingers at the moment despite having more possession

United v Chelsea: 0-1

68 mins: McManus passes the ball up to James but Telford comes out of goal to collect the ball

United v Chelsea: 0-1

69 mins: Cuthbert crosses the ball into the box to try and find England but she overruns the ball

United v Chelsea: 0-1

70 mins: Galton passes to Zelem in the midfield but the pass goes loose

United v Chelsea: 0-1

71 mins: England delays her run as she believes the offside flag is up and she’s right.

Break in play as Earps is down with what looks like a foot injury

United v Chelsea: 0-1

72 mins: Commentary have word that Harder is about to make an appearance for her new club

United v Chelsea: 0-1

73 mins: That’s good to see - Earps is remaining on pitch

United v Chelsea: 0-1

73 mins: United sub!

Batlle off, Okvist on

United v Chelsea: 0-1

74 mins: Toone receives the ball in the box but she can’t get a shot away

Untied need to score soon

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