# WSL Live: Chelsea vs Arsenal Derby

> Chelsea's full-backs target Arsenal in Sunday's WSL derby
- Title: WSL Live: Chelsea vs Arsenal Derby · Sky Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Chelsea's full-backs target Arsenal in Sunday's WSL derby Chelsea's full-backs have more carries into the final third than any other team this season
- Keywords: chelsea, arsenal, wsl, derby, full-backs, london, merseyside, sky sports, women's super league, football, super 6, stamford bridge
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13590936/london-city-vs-brighton-the-merseyside-derby-and-chelsea-vs-arsenal-all-among-games-live-on-sky-this-weekend-every-reason-to-watch
- Author: Laura Hunter
- Published: 2026-09-27T07:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chelsea, arsenal, wsl, derby, full-backs, london, merseyside, sky sports, women's super league, football, super 6, stamford bridge
## Derby preview
Chelsea and Arsenal face off in their tenth all-comps meeting since 2023/24, tied at four wins each.

> Last but not least, the weekend's headline act. Sunday marks the tenth meeting between Chelsea and Arsenal in all competitions since the start of 2023/24, with the contest tied at four wins apiece.
## Full-back strategy
Ellie Carpenter leads Chelsea with seven carries into the final third this season, more than any other team.

> Only Man City's Lauren Hemp has completed more carries into the final third than Ellie Carpenter's seven this term.
## Arsenal's weakness
Arsenal has attempted just 10 shots in the WSL this season, the fewest by any side in their opening three matches.

> Man Utd have attempted just 10 shots in the WSL this season, the fewest by any side across their opening three matches of a campaign in competition history.
## Derby history
Liverpool has lost eight of their nine league games hosted at Anfield since the start of the 2023/24 season.

> Liverpool have lost eight of their nine league games hosted at Anfield.
## Merseyside derby
Everton has been taunting Liverpool about their Merseyside derby record at Anfield for years.

> Everton have been taunting Liverpool about their atrocious Merseyside derby record at Anfield for years now.
## London derby
London City faces Brighton in a London derby game on Sunday.

> London City versus Brighton, the Merseyside derby and Chelsea versus Arsenal all among games live on Sky this weekend.
## Promoted sides
Birmingham and Crystal Palace are both finding their way since promotion from WSL2.

> Birmingham and Crystal Palace are still finding their way since promotion from WSL2.
## Tottenham's form
Tottenham has won 13 games since Martin Ho took over in July 2025.

> Since Ho took over in July 2025, only Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal have won more times than Tottenham's 13.
## Chelsea's edge
Chelsea's full-backs have more carries into the final third than any other team this season.

> Only Man City's Lauren Hemp has completed more carries into the final third than Ellie Carpenter's seven this term.
## Arsenal's pass
Arsenal has been passive at best so far, allowing Chelsea's full-backs to create chances.

> Arsenal have been passive at best so far. That would play straight into Sonia Bompastor's hands if replicated at Stamford Bridge.
## Key takeaway

Chelsea's full-backs have more carries into the final third than any other team this season