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Sunday, 01 November 2026 · Only today's headlines from the women's football feeds we follow.
The GuardianCharlton 0-6 Chelsea, West Ham 4-1 Liverpool, Birmingham City 1-4 Tottenham, and more: as it happened
Chelsea stayed top on goal difference after thumping Charlton 6-0: Manchester City edged out London City Lionesses 2-1 12 min: Russo provides an excellent layoff for Foord, on the left of the penalty area as Arsenal are attacking. Foord has clear sight of goal, but hits a weak shot straight at the keeper. 9 min: So far on commentary we’ve had two mentions of “transitions” [ugh] and one of “second balls”. I guess we’ll take it. Continue reading...
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Defeat for London City - but is Europe a real possibility?
London City Lionesses suffer defeat by Manchester City but their performance suggests they are closer to Champions League qualification than expected.
BBC Sport
Spence 'very proud' to break WSL appearance record
Tottenham midfielder Drew Spence says it is a "very proud moment" to become the Women's Super League's all-time appearance record holder.
BBC Sport
Russo spares Arsenal blushes but latest setback increases pressure on Slegers
Arsenal salvage late 1-1 draw at home against Aston Villa Chasity Grant fired visitors ahead after 25 minutes One shot, on target and in the back of the net, was all it took for Aston Villa to reopen the wound that Arsenal had been carefully trying to stitch back up. Despite almost 65% possession, 28 shots to one, and 56 touches in the opposition box to four, Alessia Russo’s 85th-minute goal meant Arsenal were only able to salvage a point against Villa after back-to-back wins in the league and Champions League had appeared to have kickstarted their season. Continue reading...
The Guardian