Week 7 of the Women’s Super League promises thrilling matchups with key games scheduled for Friday and Sunday. The action kicks off on Friday evening, as Arsenal face Brighton at 19:00, followed by a showdown between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at 19:30. Both Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham have shown they can challenge the top teams, and with Brighton currently ranked above Arsenal, it’s fair to say Arsenal might even step onto the pitch as underdogs.
Sunday’s spotlight game sees Liverpool take on Chelsea at 12:30 in what’s shaping up to be a highly anticipated rematch. Last season, Chelsea narrowly escaped a dramatic 4-3 defeat to retain their title, and they’ve continued their strong form this season under new leadership. Meanwhile, Liverpool has struggled to find their footing, adding even more intrigue to this clash. With Chelsea emerging as the team to beat, this match could be a pivotal moment in their title defense.
Note: All times below are UK-time.
Which matches will be played this weekend?
Friday November 8th:
- 19:00 Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- 19:30 Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
- 12:30 Liverpool vs. Chelsea
- 14:00 Crystal Palace vs. Everton
- 15:00 West Ham United vs. Leicester City
- 18:45 Manchester United vs. Aston Villa
The game of the weekend
Sunday’s clash between Liverpool and Chelsea has been selected as The Women’s Football Blog’s Game of the Week. Last season, this very fixture almost derailed Chelsea’s title ambitions when they suffered a dramatic 4-3 defeat. Liverpool’s goals came from Haug, a brace by Bonner, and Kiernan, delivering a loss that left many Chelsea players devastated and in tears on the pitch.
In the end, that setback didn’t cost Chelsea the championship, but this match serves as a stark reminder of the challenges they face. Heading into this tough away game, the Blues are keen to avoid a repeat and secure a crucial victory.
