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Chelsea and Aston Villa meet at Stamford Bridge in league opener

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 12:50 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Chelsea and Aston Villa meet at Stamford Bridge in league opener
Summary

Chelsea hosts Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge today for a Women’s Super League match. The 2026/27 season begins with an expanded field of 14 teams and new relegation rules. Chelsea enters the contest seeking to defend its history of eight league titles, despite experiencing a roster transition during the off-season. Aston Villa travels to London for the fixture, which is available for broadcast on BBC One and CBS Sports Golazo. Supporters can access the stream through BBC iPlayer or Paramount+.

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  • •Chelsea hosts Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on September 5, 2026.
  • •The Women’s Super League has expanded to 14 teams for the current season.
  • •Chelsea lists Bronze, Walsh, and James among the starting lineup.
  • •Aston Villa fields a starting eleven including Kendall and Vangsgaard.
  • •Broadcast coverage is available via BBC One and CBS Sports Golazo.
Latest Updates
  • 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Watch WSL: Aston Villa go close but Chelsea still lead at Stamford Bridge
  • 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea vs. Aston Villa, Women’s Super League: Confirmed lineups; how to watch
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