Dec 14, 2024, 08:59 AM ETLeicester City held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw in the WSL. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesLeicester City held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw in the WSL. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images
Leicester City put a stop to Chelsea‘s perfect start in the Women’s Super League (WSL) on Saturday as the two sides drew 1-1 at the King Power Stadium.
Missy Goodwin, who was brought on in the 11th minute for Deanne Rose, put Leicester ahead less than ten minutes later when she found the bottom-left corner of the net with a powerful finish from the centre of the box.
Chelsea, who were looking for a record breaking tenth consecutive WSL win, finally responded in the 77th minute, as Wieke Kaptein‘s stellar long-range shot levelled proceedings.
Sonia Bompastor’s side spent the rest of the match camped in Leicester’s final third chasing a winner to maintain the former Lyon head coach’s immaculate start since joining the Blues in the summer, but some a combination of resolute defending from the hosts and some profligate finishing, in particular from Sjoeke Nüsken, saw the spoils shared at the full-time whistle.
The draw lifts Leicester to 10th with six points, while Chelsea remain in first place with 28 points, six clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
