Following a surprise 4-3 loss to Liverpool Women last time out, Chelsea Women will look to get their title bid back on track when they face Bristol City Women in Sunday's Women's Super League contest.
Meanwhile, the visitors have nothing to play for other than pride after their demotion was confirmed with a 4-0 thrashing to Manchester City.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Chelsea FC Women vs Bristol City WFC kick-off time
Date: | Sunday, May 5, 2024 |
Kick-off time: | 1:45 pm EST |
Venue: | Kingsmeadow |
The WSL match between Chelsea Women and Bristol City Women will be played at Kingsmeadow in Kingston, England.
It will kick off at 1:45 pm EST on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in the United States (US).
How to watch Chelsea FC Women vs Bristol City WFC online - TV channels & live streams
In the US, the WSL match between Chelsea Women and Bristol City Women will be broadcast live on TV on Paramount+.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.
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Team news & squads
Chelsea FC Women team news
Chelsea are sweating over the fitness of Melanie Leupolz and Lauren James after the pair missed Wednesday's loss through injury. Striker Mayra Ramirez is also questionable for Sunday's home contest due to a hamstring strain.
The Blues are also unable to call upon several other key players, including the likes of Aniek Nouwen, Sam Kerr, Mia Fishel, Jorja Fox and Nicky Evrard.
Chelsea Women possible XI: Hampton; Perisset, Carter, Bright, Charles; Cuthbert, Ingle; Beever-Jones, Nusken, Reiten; Macario
Position | Players |
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Goalkeepers: | Musovic, Evrard, Hampton, Berger |
Defenders: | Carter, Lawrence, Perisset, Charles, Buchanan, Fox, Bjorn |
Midfielders: | Ingle, Nusken, Leupolz, Cuthbert, Cankovic, Akpan, Reiten, Rytting Kaneryd |
Forwards: | Macario, James, Kirby, Hamano, Beever-Jones, Ramirez |
Bristol City WFC team news
Bristol City remain without the defensive duo of Chloe Mustaki and Satara Murray. Head coach Lauren Smith is hopeful that Amalie Thestrup will be available for selection after being pulled out at halftime last weekend.
Abi Harrison could return to the starting XI after featuring as a half-time substitute against Man City.
Bristol City Women possible XI: Yanez; Bull, Aspin, Connolly, Layzell; Harrison, Syme, Rodgers, Furness, Napier; Thestrup
Position | Players |
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Goalkeepers: | Yanez, Bentley, Clark, Foley, Davies |
Defenders: | Powell, Struck, Layzell, Aspin, Wilde, Ward |
Midfielders: | Connolly, Rodgers, Napier, Bull, Syme, Stratigakis, Furness, Pearce |
Forwards: | Harrison, Thestrup, Morgan, Jones, Woolley, Evans, Teisar, Kendall |
Head-to-Head Record
Date | Match | Competition |
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17/12/23 | Bristol City WFC 0-3 Chelsea FC Women | The FA Women's Super League |
14/03/21 | Chelsea FC Women 6-0 Bristol City WFC | FA Women's League Cup |
14/02/21 | Bristol City WFC 0-5 Chelsea FC Women | The FA Women's Super League |
13/09/20 | Chelsea FC Women 9-0 Bristol City WFC | The FA Women's Super League |
12/01/20 | Chelsea FC Women 6-1 Bristol City WFC | The FA Women's Super League |