Chelsea beat Aston Villa 4-3 in a thrilling WSL clash as Sjoeke Nusken scores late winner to reclaim second place. Full match highlights and analysis.

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Chelsea vs Aston Villa: 4-3 Thriller Keeps Title Hopes Alive

Chelsea Women delivered one of the most dramatic matches of the season as they edged past Aston Villa Women in a stunning 4-3 victory to reclaim second place in the Women’s Super League (WSL).

In a high-intensity clash at Kingsmeadow, the game had everything — early shocks, quick comebacks, and a late winner that kept Chelsea’s slim title hopes alive.

Lightning Start as Aston Villa Shock Chelsea

The match started in dramatic fashion when Aston Villa stunned the home crowd within the first two minutes.

A mistake from Lucy Bronze allowed Chasity Grant to capitalize. Grant combined with Lynn Wilms before finishing clinically past Hannah Hampton to give Villa an early lead.

Chelsea Fight Back Before Half-Time

Chelsea responded strongly and found their equaliser in the 20th minute.

Sam Kerr, returning from international duty, latched onto a precise pass from Sjoeke Nusken and calmly slotted the ball into the net.

The momentum quickly shifted as Chelsea scored twice in seven minutes:

  • Naomi Girma netted her first WSL goal
  • Lauren James fired a powerful long-range strike

At 3-1, Chelsea looked in full control — but the drama was far from over.

Six Goals in 35 Minutes: Villa’s Stunning Comeback

Aston Villa showed incredible resilience and fought back before halftime.

  • Kirsty Hanson scored after another assist from Wilms
  • Moments later, Hanson struck again to level the match 3-3

The first half ended with six goals in just 35 minutes — a rare and breathtaking spectacle in the WSL.

Nusken’s Late Winner Seals the Deal

In the second half, Chelsea dominated possession and created multiple chances.

Alyssa Thompson came close but missed a golden opportunity from close range.

Finally, the decisive moment arrived in the 82nd minute:

  • Ellie Carpenter won the ball in midfield
  • Sam Kerr set up Nusken
  • Nusken finished brilliantly into the corner

The late goal sealed a crucial 4-3 win for Chelsea.

What This Means for the Title Race

The victory pushes Chelsea back into second place in the WSL standings.

However, they still trail Manchester City Women by nine points, meaning their title hopes remain slim but mathematically possible.

FAQ

Who won Chelsea vs Aston Villa match?

Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 4-3 in a thrilling WSL match.

Who scored the winning goal for Chelsea?

Sjoeke Nusken scored the late winner in the 82nd minute.

How many goals were scored in the first half?

A total of six goals were scored in the first 35 minutes.

What is Chelsea’s position after the win?

Chelsea moved back to second place in the WSL standings.

Are Chelsea still in the title race?

Yes, but they trail Manchester City by nine points, making it difficult.

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