Chelsea’s Official Lineup Revealed for Aston Villa Match
Sonia Bompastor made three changes to her Chelsea side for the Women’s Super League clash with Aston Villa at Kingsmeadow. The selection aims to take advantage of Manchester United’s derby loss to Manchester City on Saturday.
Team selection details
Chelsea’s official lineup included two Matildas who had just returned from the Asian Cup in Australia. Both Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr were named in the starting XI.
- Hampton
- Carpenter
- Girma Buurman
- Bronze
- Nusken
- Walsh (c)
- Kaptein
- Thompson
- James
- Kerr
Bench and returns
Several regulars were named among the substitutes for the Aston Villa match. Sandy Baltimore, Kadeisha Buchanan and Erin Cuthbert started on the bench.
- Peng
- Spencer
- Cuthbert
- Baltimore
- Buchanan
- Charles
- Potter
- Sarwie
- Shooter
Context and stakes
Wieke Kaptein earned a start after a late appearance in the UEFA Women’s Champions League first leg. She was introduced in the 83rd minute at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.
A win at Kingsmeadow would lift Chelsea into second place in the WSL table by the end of the day. The result depends on other fixtures, including Manchester United’s recent derby defeat.
Looking ahead
Chelsea face a major UWCL second-leg at Stamford Bridge next. The tie against Arsenal is a high-stakes knockout fixture for the club.
Filmogaz.com encourages supporters to back the team at the Bridge for that crucial match. Fans are urged to attend and help the Blues in this important fixture.
