Chelsea Dominates Brighton with a 3-0 Victory Match Report and Highlights
Chelsea concluded their 2025 Women’s Super League season with an impressive 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Broadfield Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Chelsea Dominates Brighton in League Finale
A standout performance came from Sandy Baltimore, who scored the opening goal just before half-time. Erin Cuthbert’s cross led to an unfortunate own goal by Brighton defender Caitlin Hayes shortly after the intermission. Alyssa Thompson sealed the win by scoring the third goal with a close-range finish from a superb assist by Sam Kerr in the second half.
Matches and Key Events
Despite the scoreline, Brighton posed a significant challenge in the first half. Chelsea struggled to find the back of the net as they faced a solid defensive unit. However, the breakthrough arrived when Baltimore dribbled past defenders and curled a spectacular shot into the corner of the net, giving her team a late first-half lead.
Changes and Strategy
- Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea’s manager, made six changes to the starting lineup from the previous match against Roma.
- Key players like Aggie Beever-Jones and Nadia Girma were brought into the lineup.
- Brighton also made strategic substitutions, including bringing on Fran Kirby in the second half.
The second half started similarly, with Cuthbert’s cross resulting in an own goal by Hayes, doubling Chelsea’s advantage. Chelsea maintained control throughout the match, and Thompson’s goal validated their dominance.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Chelsea | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Possession (%) | 60% | 40% |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 5 |
| Corner Kicks | 8 | 3 |
The win secured three points for Chelsea, placing them six points behind Manchester City in the league standings. Chelsea will be looking to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next league match against West Ham on January 11.
Looking Ahead
Chelsea is set to travel to Wolfsburg for their final Women’s Champions League match of the year, aiming to automatically qualify for the knockout stages.
