Chelsea vs. Tottenham in WSL London Derby at Kingsmeadow Today
Team updates set the tone for title holders Chelsea against resurgent Spurs.
Overview
- Chelsea host Tottenham at 12:00 BST (7:00 am EDT) at Kingsmeadow, with Grace Lowe appointed as referee.
- UK coverage lists Sky Sports, while U.S. listings conflict between ESPN2/ESPN+ and no TV with ESPN Select streaming, so viewers should confirm local schedules.
- Chelsea are unbeaten under Sonia Bompastor and seek a response after drawing their midweek UEFA Women’s Champions League opener against Twente.
- Sonia Bompastor says Niamh Charles and Lucy Bronze are available, Sjoeke Nüsken is fit, and Lauren James plus Naomi Girma remain out for several weeks.
- Spurs’ strong start under Martin Ho features impactful additions Cathinka Tandberg and Tōko Koga, with Ella Morris and Luana Bühler ruled out and Molly Bartrip potentially returning.