The Subway Women's League Cup quarter-finals saw compelling action with eight teams vying for a spot in the semi-finals. Defending champions Arsenal have historically excelled in this competition, holding seven titles. This year’s final is set for March 15 at Pride Park, Derby County’s venue, which highlights the growing stature of the tournament. Chelsea convincingly advanced by defeating Durham 5-0, while Manchester City secured their progress with a tighter match against local rivals. The league structure and group stage preferences influence the knockout phases, with top teams like Chelsea and City entering at this stage.
Durham faced a significant task going away to Chelsea in the first knockout game and held their ground for the first 20 minutes.
Chelsea cruised past Durham at Kingsmeadow, scoring five goals in a dominant performance to ensure their passage to the semi-finals.
The final of this year's competition will take place on March 15 at Pride Park, marking a historic first for the venue.
Arsenal, the competition's most successful team with seven titles, narrowly beat Chelsea 1-0 in extra-time last year.
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