Manchester City will take on Chelsea in a crucial FA WSL Cup semi-final fixture at the Joie Stadium on Thursday. Both teams are tied on 37 points at the top of the Women's Super League standings and will be hoping to add to their momentum by booking their place in the final of this Cup competition.
Man City are on a winning-run that has now lasted 12 games. Chelsea have won 11 out of their last 12 matches, and their only loss came at the hands of City. Everything indicates that the upcoming knockout tie is going to be an exciting contest.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Manchester City Women vs Chelsea FC Women kick-off time
| Date: | March 7, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 2.15 pm ET |
| Venue: | Joie Stadium |
The match will be played at the Joie Stadium on Thursday, with kick-off at 2.15 pm ET for fans in the US.
How to watch Manchester City Women vs Chelsea FC Women online - TV channels & live streams
| The FA Player | Watch here |
The match will be shown live on the FA Player in the US. Match highlights will also be available on the platform and YouTube channels of the teams after the game. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Team news & squads
Manchester City Women team news
Jill Roord remains unavailable for City due to a long-term injury, with Steph Houghton also sidelined by injury. Apart from these absences, City boasts a fully fit squad. Bunny Shaw, despite exiting with an injury during the second half of City’s 1-0 FA Cup victory over Arsenal last weekend, has been confirmed fit for selection by manager Gareth Taylor.
Man City predicted XI: Keating; Casparij, Aleixandri, Greenwood, Ouahabi; Hasegawa, Coombs; Kelly, Park, Hemp; Shaw
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Keating, Maciver, Roebuck |
| Defenders: | Aleixandri, Gasparij, Greenwood, Kennedy, Mace, Morgan, Ouahabi, Stokes |
| Midfielders: | Angeldahl, Blakstad, Coombs, Hasegawa |
| Forwards: | Castellanos, Fowler, Hemp, Kelly, Park, Shaw |
Chelsea FC Women team news
As the Blues target their fifth consecutive appearance in the Conti Cup final, head coach Emma Hayes mentioned that the team lineup will closely resemble the one that faced Leicester. However, Nathalie Bjorn, a recent acquisition, will be absent due to being cup-tied. Lauren James will make her comeback following a suspension in the WSL.
Chelsea predicted XI: Hampton, Carter, Perisset, Charles, Lawrence, Cuthbert, Nusken, James, Reiten, Rytting Kaneryd, Ramírez
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Musovic, Hampton, Berger |
| Defenders: | Perisset, Mjelde, Carter, Charles, Lawrence, Nouwen, Buchanan |
| Midfielders: | Cuthbert, Ingle, Nusken, Fleming, Kaneryd |
| Forwards: | James, Kerr, Beever-Jones, Kirby, Fishelcan |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 17/02/24 | Chelsea 0 - 1 Manchester City | Women's Super League |
| 08/10/23 | Manchester City 1 - 1 Chelsea | Women's Super League |
| 26/03/23 | Manchester City 2 - 0 Chelsea | Women's Super League |
| 25/09/22 | Chelsea 2 - 0 Manchester City | Women's Super League |
| 15/05/22 | Chelsea E 3 - 2 Manchester City | FA Cup |

