Chelsea Women v Manchester City Women preview: kick-off time, team news and form
Chelsea Women host Manchester City Women at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 14th November 2026, kick-off 1.30pm UK time, in what Sky Sports describes as a top-of-the-table WSL clash between the division's top two sides.
With both clubs flying high, this one carries plenty of weight in the title picture. Chelsea currently sit 2nd in the Women's Super League, while Manchester City occupy top spot, so there is little separating the two at this stage of the season.
Chelsea arrive on the back of a strong run in the league, their last five WSL games reading WWWWD: wins over West Ham, Spurs, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic preceded a 1-1 draw at home to Everton on 7th November. In all competitions, Chelsea's last five games went WWWDD, with a Women's Champions League win over Roma sandwiched among the league results before a 0-0 draw away to BK Häcken most recently.
Manchester City head south in similarly good shape, their last five WSL games reading WWDWW: victories over Arsenal and Brighton either side of a draw at Manchester United, followed by wins over London City Lionesses and a 5-0 thumping of West Ham United on 7th November. Sky Sports has previewed the fixture by asking whether Chelsea should be seen as underdogs or a dark horse against a Manchester City side many now regard as more dangerous than ever, with forward Mary Fowler discussing her side's evolution ahead of facing what Sky Sports calls "serial WSL winners" Chelsea (Sky Sports).
Given both sides' recent scoring form, goals could well be on the cards again, with The Pride of London also running a dedicated preview covering team news and TV information for the fixture.
Team news for both sides will firm up closer to kick-off, with the match build-up continuing to be tracked by Sky Sports and other outlets in the lead-up to Saturday.
Kick-off at Stamford Bridge is 1.30pm UK time on Saturday 14th November 2026.
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