Sam Kerr scored twice as holders Chelsea put five goals past WSL2 side Crystal Palace to reach the fifth round of the Women's FA Cup. Millie Bright found an early opener for Sonia Bompastor's side, nodding in a corner at the back post to take the lead in the 13th minute. The Blues made it 3-0 by the half-hour mark,
London City Lionesses have sacked manager Jocelyn Precheur midway through their debut Women's Super League season. It is understood the club have a replacement lined up for Precheur, who guided London City to promotion in 2024-25. Players and staff were informed of the decision on Sunday. It is believed the club have not made the decision based on results but with the view to changing their plans for the long term, and they do not see the Frenchman as the right manager to guide them
When the final whistle finally blew at Hayes Lane on Sunday, there was a sense that something had shifted in the perception of London City Lionesses. Their thrilling 4-2 win over Tottenham felt like not merely three points but a watershed moment in London City's debut Women's Super League campaign. It meant they climbed to the top half of the table with four wins in eight matches.
Olivia Smith marked her Arsenal debut with a stunning goal as the European champions came from behind to start their Women's Super League campaign with a 4-1 win over London City Lionesses. Smith became the first £1 million female player by joining Arsenal from Liverpool in July and she showed why with a fabulous long-distance strike after Kosovare Asllani's penalty had put London City ahead.