Sonia Bompastor makes two changes to her Chelsea side for today’s Women’s League Cup final against Manchester United.
It is three weeks since we met the Reds in the FA Cup at Kingsmeadow and the alterations to the starting XI that day come in defence.
Ellie Carpenter is away at the Asian Cup, so Sandy Baltimore comes in. Kadeisha Buchanan starts for Chelsea for the first time since November 2024, accompanying Veerle Buurman in the heart of defence. Naomi Girma makes way.
The midfield comprises Keira Walsh, captain Erin Cuthbert and Sjoeke Nusken. Lauren James, Alyssa Thompson and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd are the three attacking players.
The bench includes Nathalie Bjorn, who returns after her hamstring injury.
Kick-off at Ashton Gate is at 2.15pm and we will be bringing you live updates on the Chelsea Official app and website.
Chelsea: Hampton, Bronze, Buchanan, Buurman, Baltimore, Walsh, Cuthbert (c), Nusken, James, Rytting Kaneryd, Thompson
Chelsea substitutes: Peng, Spencer, Bjorn, Kaptein, Potter, Beever-Jones, Sarwie
Manchester United: Tullis-Joyce, Le Tissier, Lundkvist, Park, Malard, Terland, Riviere, Naalsund, Janssen, Zigiotti, Wangerhaim.
Man United subs: Rendell, Middleton-Patel, George, Turner, Anderson, Awujo, Rolfo, Drury, Schuller.