# Chelsea edge Arsenal in WSL thriller

> Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 to climb WSL table
- Title: Chelsea edge Arsenal in WSL thriller · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 to climb WSL table Chelsea secure third place with win over Arsenal
- Keywords: chelsea, arsenal, womens super league, stamford bridge, alyssa thompson, keira walsh, chloe kelly, alessia russo, tottenham, aston villa, victoria pelova, manchester united
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/live/2026/sep/27/chelsea-v-arsenal-womens-super-league-live-score-updates
- Published: 2026-09-27T17:50:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chelsea, arsenal, womens super league, stamford bridge, alyssa thompson, keira walsh, chloe kelly, alessia russo, tottenham, aston villa, victoria pelova, manchester united
## First goal
Chelsea scored early in the second half after Arsenal's defensive error

> Alyssa Thompson slotted in after Keira Walsh's shot had been saved
## Arsenal's push
Arsenal improved but couldn't break through Chelsea's defense

> Chloe Kelly's angled drive blocked and Alessia Russo's shot charged down
## Tottenham's win
Tottenham beat Aston Villa 4-0 to move to second place

> Victoria Pelova scored twice in Tottenham's 4-0 win over Aston Villa
## Man United's first win
Manchester United earned their first WSL victory with a 2-1 win over West Ham

> Elisabeth Terland's header and Andrea Medina doubled the lead
## Birmingham's quick goal
Birmingham City scored the fastest goal of the season against Crystal Palace

> Océane Hurtré fired Birmingham City ahead after 40 seconds
## Key takeaway

Chelsea secure third place with win over Arsenal