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Keira Walsh Strike Lifts Chelsea Over Spurs to Stay Top of WSL

The result underscores Chelsea's control contrasted with persistent finishing woes.

Overview

  • Walsh scored from 25 yards in the 61st minute to secure a 1-0 win at Kingsmeadow.
  • Chelsea posted 66% possession and 27 attempts with only four on target, plus 16 corners, highlighting a lack of cutting edge.
  • Tottenham’s improved structure under Martin Ho held firm, with goalkeeper Lize Kop producing key saves and the side tallying 30 tackles and 44 clearances.
  • Lucy Bronze made a late substitute appearance, her first minutes since England’s Euros triumph in July.
  • The victory is Chelsea’s fifth in six league matches and keeps them top of the table, with Manchester United two points behind after winning at Everton.