Chelsea and Spurs Line-ups Confirmed for Women’s FA Cup Showdown
The Adobe Women’s FA Cup quarter-final at Kingsmeadow kicks off at 1.30pm UK. Manager Martin Ho named his matchday squad earlier today.
Team changes and selection notes
Ho made three changes to the side that started last weekend’s north London derby against Arsenal. Julie Blakstad returns to the starting eleven in place of Molly Bartrip.
Eveliina Summanen comes back into midfield, replacing Maika Hamano. Hamano is ineligible to face her parent club because of a loan agreement.
Captaincy and squad returns
Bethany England is restored to the attack and will captain the side. Olivia Holdt drops to the substitutes bench and is named among the replacements.
Defender Charlotte Grant is also back on the bench after missing the fixture against the Gunners. Ella Morris appears in a matchday squad for the first time this season.
Morris returned to selection after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in May 2025.
Matchday squad
| Starting XI | Kop, A. Nilden, Gaupset, England (c), Vinberg, Tandberg, Wijk, Spence, Summanen, Koga, Blakstad |
| Substitutes | Heeps, Grant, Morris, Bartrip, Holdt, Rybrink, M. Nilden, Gunning-Williams, Ahtinen |
Context ahead of kick-off
Chelsea and Spurs line-ups will be watched closely as the fixture shapes the path to the semi-finals. The Women’s FA Cup showdown at Kingsmeadow promises a tight contest.
- Kick-off: 1.30pm UK.
- Venue: Kingsmeadow.
- Manager making changes: Martin Ho.
Filmogaz.com will provide further updates and reaction after the match. Fans can expect substitutions and tactical adjustments as the game unfolds.
