Chelsea Women 1-1 Everton: Bronze own goal cancels out Baltimore opener

Chelsea Women drew 1-1 with Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Lucy Bronze’s own goal cancelling out Sandy Baltimore’s opener in the Women’s Super League.

Baltimore put Chelsea ahead in the 28th minute, but Everton were level five minutes later when Bronze was credited with an own goal. Neither side found a winner after the break.

The result leaves Sonia Bompastor’s side unbeaten after nine league games, with seven wins and two draws bringing their points total to 23.

Chelsea Women 1-1 Everton: Two first-half goals settle the result

Chelsea made the breakthrough through Baltimore just before the half-hour mark. Their advantage lasted only five minutes, with Bronze’s own goal in the 33rd minute bringing Everton back into the match, as recorded by Sky Sports’ match coverage.

The teams went into half-time level at 1-1, and that remained the score at the final whistle. Chelsea took a point from their return to Stamford Bridge after beating Charlton Athletic 6-0 in their previous league outing.

Chelsea play without injured Lauren James

Bompastor was without Lauren James, who has a hamstring injury. Melvine Malard started alongside an attacking supporting cast of Manaka Matsukubo, Wieke Kaptein and Baltimore.

Erin Cuthbert captained Chelsea, with Keira Walsh also starting in midfield. Hannah Hampton was in goal, while Ellie Carpenter, Kadeisha Buchanan, Bronze and Katie McCabe completed the starting side.

Lexi Potter was named among the substitutes after returning to contention. Chelsea’s bench also included Alyssa Thompson, Sjoeke Nusken and Aggie Beever-Jones.

Everton take a point at Stamford Bridge

Everton were captained by goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan, with Yui Hasegawa absent from the starting team.

The visitors recovered quickly after falling behind and kept the score level throughout the second half. Their draw follows a goalless league meeting with Manchester United, giving them consecutive WSL draws.

What the result means for Chelsea

Chelsea have dropped points for the second time in the league this season. They remain unbeaten, but the draw ends a run of seven consecutive WSL victories following their opening-day draw with Aston Villa.

With Manchester City due to visit next weekend, Chelsea’s next league fixture offers an immediate opportunity to respond against a title rival.

For more coverage, read our Chelsea Women news on Lexi Potter and Keira Walsh and check the latest listings in our football on TV guide.