Chelsea Women goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been indulging in a summer to remember, giving fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her antics. The 25-year-old has been spotted soaking up the sun in Zanzibar and Barcelona in recent weeks.
What happened?
Hampton has been sharing photos of her summer fun on social media, including a stunning swimsuit snap that has caused a stir among her fans. The two-time European champion has been enjoying her downtime after appearing in three major tournaments in the last four years.
Why it matters for Chelsea Women
Hampton's summer antics are a welcome distraction from the upcoming Women's Super League season, which kicks off in just over two weeks' time. Chelsea Women will welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge on September 5, and Hampton will be looking to build on her impressive performances last season.
What comes next?
Hampton has recently signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea Women, and will be looking to make a strong start to the new season. With 44 goals scored and 20 conceded, Chelsea Women are looking to build on their impressive form last season, and Hampton will be a key player in their bid for success.
Chelsea Women produced two dominant displays on their pre-season summer tour, beating an Auckland FC invitational side 7-0 before hammering the A-Leagues All Stars Women 3-0 in Sydney. Hampton was a half-time substitute in the first match in New Zealand and picked up another half of action in Australia.
Hampton leapt to fame when she took over from England keeper Mary Earps to become Sarina Wiegman's first-choice for the national team ahead of the Euros in 2025. Her stratospheric rise has been all the more incredible considering that she was born with strabismus, a condition that left her 'cross-eyed'. She underwent multiple operations to realign her eyes up to the age of three.
Hampton, whose penalty shootout saves helped the Lionesses retain the European Championship trophy in 2025, said: “I have got a visual impairment. I was born with a squint and being cross-eyed I had to have multiple operations before I was three-years-old to try and straighten them. “They are not quite straight now. I can go back for more operations but there is always that risk that it's going to make your eyesight worse. Alongside that I have then found out that I have got no depth perception. So I cannot judge distances which as a goalkeeper is quite needed.”
League standing
Chelsea Women are currently 3rd in the FA WSL, with 49 points from 22 games, and a recent form of WWWWD.
Goals this season
Chelsea Women have scored 44 goals and conceded 20, with a +24 goal difference.
Title race
Chelsea Women are 6 points behind leaders Manchester City W.
