From Beever-Jones to Thompson: Analyzing Chelsea Women’s youngsters on loan

Fox has arguably the best path into the Chelsea team in the future with its need for some depth on the wing of the Blues’ defense. In her first match for Brighton & Hove Albion, some will want to talk about Fox’s slip-up on the right wing that led to Kim Little slotting away the opening goal, but in reality, it was a quality outing for the 19-year-old defender. With the Seagulls going down to 10 players within seven minutes of the opening whistle, Brighton had its backs against the wall from the beginning.

Fox was arguably the seasiders’ best player in the back and was one of the key reasons why it took so long for the Gunners to find a second. She finished the last 38 minutes of the first half of play with five interceptions, and four recoveries, leading the team in both of those categories. It was just her second game of her career playing in the WSL, and the first contest of the season acts as a learning experience and something that Fox can build on heading into the rest of the season knowing she can stand her ground against one of the juggernauts in the women’s game.