Overview
- Kick-off is 12:00 GMT on Sunday 21 September 2025 at Kingsmeadow, with UK coverage on Sky Sports Football and streaming via Sky Go and NOW.
- Chelsea have opened with two wins, beating Manchester City 2-1 and Aston Villa 3-1 to start their title defence strongly.
- Sam Kerr scored off the bench in her first game since December 2023 and is available for selection after a 20-plus month layoff.
- Lucy Bronze, Lauren James and Naomi Girma are out, Niamh Charles is a doubt after an ankle issue, and Erin Cuthbert is available as Bompastor highlights attacking depth and rotation.
- Leicester visit under interim manager Rick Passmoor, building on a 1-0 win over Liverpool after an opening 4-0 defeat to Manchester United during a period of transition.