Chelsea vs Aston Villa Kicks Off New WSL Season Under New Management
Chelsea begins the 2024/25 Women's Super League campaign with new manager Sonia Bompastor, facing Aston Villa at Kingsmeadow.
- Chelsea, the reigning Women's Super League champions, start their title defense with a match against Aston Villa.
- Sonia Bompastor takes charge of Chelsea for the first time, following Emma Hayes' departure after a successful tenure.
- Chelsea has signed notable players including England international Lucy Bronze, but will be without key injured players like Sam Kerr and Erin Cuthbert.
- Aston Villa, who finished seventh last season, are also under new management with Dutch coach Robert de Pauw.
- The match is broadcast live on BBC Two, with coverage starting at 6:45pm BST and kick-off at 7pm BST.