Barclays Women’s Super League

December 13, 2025 Goodison Park, Liverpool Before December, Brian Sørensen’s Everton had not tasted victory in the WSL since the opening-weekend Merseyside derby. That context lent weight—and disbelief—to their recent 1–0 win over Chelsea at Kingsmeadow, a result that ended the champions’ 34-game unbeaten run. It was no isolated act of rebellion either: a week earlier Everton had dispatched Newcastle United 3–1 away in the League Cup. Momentum, if fragile, had begun to gather

December 06, 2025 Emirates Stadium, London The international break brought mostly favourable returns. Australia won, with Cooney-Cross striking a thunderous goal; Blackstenius scored for Sweden, and Mead and Russo for England. Caldentey claimed a second Nations League title after Spain’s victory over Germany. Yet the optimism faltered on the medical front: Chloe Kelly returned with a ligament injury, and Daphne van Domselaar was ruled out of starting duties. The psychological

November 16, 2025 Brisbane Road, London The north London derby has long served as a barometer of Arsenal’s authority in the women’s game. Since Tottenham’s arrival in the top flight in 2019, Renée Slegers’ side have dominated the rivalry with a consistency that borders on the habitual. Eleven league encounters have yielded nine Arsenal victories, a single draw, and just one defeat—statistical proof of a gulf that has yet to close. Across those matches, Arsenal have struck 33

November 8, 2025 Emirates Stadium, London The Emirates had the weight of history upon it. Arsenal against Chelsea — not merely a London derby, but the summit of women’s football in England. As VERSUS  aptly wrote, this was the Queens of Europe against WSL Royalty.  Chelsea came unbeaten in twelve league games, leaders of the division, and architects of a dynasty. Six wins in seven, imperious at home and relentless abroad. They hadn’t fallen behind in a WSL game since March. A

November 2, 2025 King Power Stadium, Leicester City Arsenal begin a gruelling stretch of five matches in three weeks—Chelsea next, then Bayern, followed by the North London Derby and Real Madrid.  From the international break, the mood in the camp was mixed. Katie McCabe returned buoyed by her hundredth cap and goal for Ireland, but Olivia Smith and Frida Maanum were ruled out through injury, and Kyra Cooney-Cross remained sidelined with illness. The players walked out to the

12 October, 2025 Emirates Stadium, London Renné’s tone before kickoff was one of realism disguised as resolve. “I do want to win every single game, of course,” she said. “But I’m also a realist. The game is on a very high level. There are going to be spells for every professional sports team but champions find ways.” Brighton, her opponents, had shown their unpredictability this season. Their 4–1 win over West Ham, powered by Arsenal loanee Rosa Kafaji, hinted at an adventuro

October 04, 2025 Joie Stadium, Manchester Last season in Manchester, Arsenal triumphed 4–3 in a seven-goal storm, Blackstenius the late heroine. That victory extended a five-match unbeaten run against City. Tonight, the run ended. The opening half unfolded in tension — patience against pressure, control against chaos. Arsenal began brightly: Smith carved the first chance, Mariona curled at Yamashita, Russo prowled between lines. But City settled, Miedema — once Arsenal’s own

September 27, 2025  Emirates Stadium, London Renée Slegers knew the danger. Aston Villa, bruising and direct, had humiliated Arsenal 5–2 last spring. Saturday offered a chance for redemption. Arsenal arrived in bittersweet circumstances. The club had just been honoured as Club of the Year at the Ballon d’Or, yet the individual prizes carried frustration: Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey were overlooked. Arsenal began brightly. Russo’s cross found Mead but hesitated on her

September 21, 2025   Leigh Sports Village Stadium, Manchester The last meeting was a wild seven-goal affair: Kelly pouncing early, Toone cancelling out, Caldentey from the spot, Maanum slaloming, Little stretching the lead — then nerves as McCabe’s errors allowed Terland and Le Tissier to drag it back to 4–3. For McCabe, that unease still lingers.  For United, Arsenal have become a thorn difficult to pull. Winless in the last four WSL meetings (two defeats, two draws), their

September 12, 2025 Chigwell Construction Stadium, London The evening in east London opened with a stumble. Within minutes, Arsenal were behind: a cross, misjudged, slipped through Daphne van Domselaar’s gloves and cruelly spun into her own net. Yet, Arsenal did not panic. Renée Slegers called for calm, composure, and patience. By the 21st minute, the balance was restored. Russo’s movement dragged defenders aside, Beth Mead slipped the perfect pass, and Frida Maanum finished w

September 6, 2025 Emirates Stadium, London The curtain rose on Arsenal’s new campaign before a buoyant Emirates crowd, and from the very first whistle the occasion carried the weight of expectation. Champions of Europe, Arsenal began their Women’s Super League defence against London City Lionesses, a club making its first appearance in the top flight. Arsenal bid farewell to Lia Wälti, the Swiss midfielder whose authority had anchored the side for seven years. With two League