Chelsea have won their last three meetings with Manchester United, including a 2-0 victory in March's Conti Cup Final at Ashton Gate. Overall, the Blues are unbeaten in eight meetings with the Red Devils, winning seven. Ahead of Sunday's clash in Leigh, check out our complete guide to the match.
Manchester United vs Chelsea match info
- Date: Sunday 13 August 2026.
- Kick off times: Midday (local) & 7am (ET)
- Competition: Barclays Women's Super League
- Venue: Leigh Sports Village
- How to watch: Sky Sports (UK) and CBS Sports (USA)
How can I watch Manchester United vs Chelsea?
In the UK & Ireland, this WSL clash is live on Sky Sports Mix and Sky One. Fans in the United States can watch Manchester United vs Chelsea Women on CBS Sports and Paramount+.
Other broadcasters around the world include Stan Sport in Australia, Sportsnet Plus in Canada, sportdigital1+ in Germany, Sky Sport in New Zealand and Oceania and beIN Sports in Southeast Asia.
Manchester United vs Chelsea match preview
After enduring a false start to their WSL campaign, can Chelsea pick up three important points? In their season opener, despite taking the lead through Lauren James' emphatic strike, Veerle Buurman's late own goal ensued the Blues were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
This match very much followed last season's pattern, with Chelsea going in front and dominating, but failing to find that all important second goal, and being duly punished. Last season's third place finish means Sonia Bompastor is under pressure to deliver far better this time round and she has big games right round the corner, facing Arsenal and Lyon before the end of the month. Thus, can Chelsea claim a noteworthy victory at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday lunchtime?
Manchester United meantime were involved in the Women's Super League's curtain raiser, but departed South London defeated. The Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by big spending London City Lionesses at Hayes Lane, with Simi Awujo's goal in stoppage time a mere consolation.
Simi Awujo gets one back for Manchester United with her first goal in the WSL 👏 pic.twitter.com/PsImyHEWVH
— Sky Sports WSL (@SkySportsWSL) September 4, 2026
In recent seasons, Man United have been able to break up the big three monopoly, winning the FA Cup in 2024, as well as finishing second and third in recent campaigns. Despite last year's fourth place finish, the club is regressing due to under-funding. This will be a first home game in charge for new manager Eva Olid, who led Hearts to a first-ever SWPL title last season. While the hosts do have plenty of stars, Chelsea should be too strong at The Progress With Unity Stadium.
Manchester United team news
Canadian Simi Awujo will be hoping her goal off the bench against London City Lionesses will earn her a start. There will be home debuts for Andrea Medina, Rebeca Bernal and Monica Jusu Bah, while Ella Toone remains the Red Devils' most dangerous attacker.
Chelsea team news
Katie McCabe made her Chelsea debut in the WSL last weekend, while fellow new signing Melvine Malard could face the side she has just departed. Kiera Walsh alongside Sjoeke Nüsken is one of the best midfield duos in the country, while Lauren James will be looking to shine once again, after scoring on the opening day.
Centre-backs Naomi Girma and Kadeisha Buchanan both started te Champions League qualifier against Real Sociedad, but were left out a week ago, so will either return this time?
Predicted Line-ups
- Manchester United predicted lineup: Tullis-Joyce; Riviere, Le Tissier, Janssen, Medina; Miyazawa, Zigiotti Olme, Toone; Park, Sandberg, Terland.
- Chelsea predicted lineup: Hampton; Carpenter, Bronze, Buurman, McCabe; Walsh, Nüsken, James, Thompson, Beever-Jones; Kaptein.
Score prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Chelsea
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