Overview
- Aggie Beever-Jones opened the scoring in the 31st minute by finishing Ellie Carpenter's right-wing delivery.
- Maika Hamano doubled the lead on 64 minutes after Wieke Kaptein split the defense with a through ball.
- Manchester City pulled one back when a set piece deflected in off Niamh Charles for an own goal.
- City chances included Alex Greenwood striking the crossbar from a free kick and Khadija Shaw twice being denied one-on-one by goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.
- Chelsea prevailed despite absences for Lauren James, Naomi Girma and Lucy Bronze through injury, while City lost Greenwood and Lily Murphy to late knocks.