Chelsea's Unbeaten Run Tested as West Ham Forces Late Draw
A stoppage-time equalizer by Shekiera Martinez ends Chelsea's perfect home record, narrowing their Women's Super League lead to six points with four games left.
- Chelsea remains unbeaten in the Women's Super League but dropped points at home for the first time this season in a 2-2 draw with West Ham.
- Maika Hamano and Aggie Beever-Jones gave Chelsea an early 2-0 lead, but Shekiera Martinez's two goals, including a stoppage-time header, secured the draw for West Ham.
- The result leaves Chelsea six points ahead of second-placed Arsenal, who defeated Crystal Palace 4-0 earlier in the day to stay in contention for the title.
- Manager Sonia Bompastor made seven changes to Chelsea's starting lineup following a midweek Champions League match, highlighting the challenges of balancing competitions.
- West Ham's performance moved them up to seventh in the standings, while Manchester United and Manchester City also won their matches to maintain pressure near the top.