Chelsea Women will host Aston Villa on Saturday September 5 in the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Women's Super League season. The Blues are 6 points behind leaders Manchester City W. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in FA WSL, 49 pts, 15W-4D-3L from 22 games, recent form WWWWD. Goals this season: 44 scored, 20 conceded (+24 goal difference). The opening weekend fixtures have been released, with kick-off times and broadcast picks confirmed for the first four weekends, featuring more matches than ever after the league expanded from 12 teams to 14 after Birmingham City, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic secured promotion from WSL 2. Chelsea Women will face Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday September 5, while London City Lionesses will host Manchester United on Friday September 4. The other matches on the first Sunday of the season see last year's runners-up Arsenal start with a trip to Brighton, while Tottenham host a London derby against West Ham, Liverpool visit newly-promoted Charlton and Crystal Palace face Everton. Relegation remains in place following the expansion to the league, with the last-placed team automatically relegated, and the 13th-placed side facing a play-off with the WSL 2 runners-up.

What's at stake for Chelsea Women? Chelsea Women will be looking to get off to a strong start in the 2026/27 season, but they face a tough test against Aston Villa. The Blues are 6 points behind leaders Manchester City W and will need to win to stay in contention.

Why it matters for Chelsea Women The opening weekend is key for Chelsea Women, as it sets the tone for the rest of the season. A win against Aston Villa would give the Blues a much-needed boost and put them in a strong position to challenge for the title.

What comes next? Chelsea Women will face a difficult schedule in the coming weeks, with matches against Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool. They will need to be at their best to take on these tough opponents and stay in contention for the title.