History maker! Chelsea's Sophie Ingle sets new WSL record as she starts for Emma Hayes' Blues against Liverpool

Emma Hayes named Ingle in Chelsea's starting lineup against Liverpool on Saturday which has now made her the player with the most number of Women's Super League appearances in history. Before this match, the midfielder was tied on 183 appearances along with former Birmingham City and Tottenham star Kerys Harrop.

The 32-year-old first joined the Blues in the 2012/13 season but left the club after just one year to join Bristol City. She later spent three seasons at Liverpool between 2015 and 2018 before returning to Chelsea after a gap of six years.

Earlier this year, she was awarded the prestigious OBE for her services to the game.

Celebrating their player's achievement, Chelsea wrote on X, "Sophie Ingle will today become the @BarclaysWSL all-time appearance record holder. What an achievement!"

Hayes' side will aim to register a win in the Liverpool clash and extend their lead at the top of the table to six points.

They are currently on a six-match unbeaten run in the league with five wins and a draw from their first six appearances.