Chelsea and Arsenal will face off at Stamford Bridge once again shortly after the Christmas break when our women's team take on the Gunners in the Women's Super League. Here is why you can't afford to miss this huge London derby!
Arsenal will be the visitors to the Bridge on January 24 following the winter break, as both teams look to improve on the 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium in the return fixture in November.
It is shaping up to be a crucial fixture as the two most successful clubs in English women's football go head-to-head and we target our seventh consecutive WSL title.
Whether you've never watched a women's game before or you are a die hard fan, this is the perfect game to attend and we've lined up several reasons why this fixture must not be missed...
- Secure your ticket for the huge London derby now!
London is Blue
We are unbeaten against Arsenal in our last six home games, a record that stretches back to October 2018.
Last season's victory at the Bridge was a narrow 1-0 win courtesy of an 84th-minute penalty, and with the 1-1 draw away from home earlier this season, we need as many supporters as possible to pack inside the Bridge and help cheer the team on to ensure we retain those all-important derby bragging rights.
Lionesses galore
When England Women won back-to-back European Championships last summer, Chelsea were the most represented domestic side in the 23-player squad, with six of our Blues selected by boss Sarina Wiegman. Aggie Beever-Jones, Lucy Bronze, Niamh Charles, Hannah Hampton, Lauren James and Keira Walsh all helped the Lionesses to victory in Switzerland last summer, and all six players remain part of the Chelsea squad this season.
Meanwhile, this forthcoming match-up could present a chance to see the four Arsenal Lionesses who were also part of the Women's Euro 2025-winning side. Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson all play their domestic football in North London, making this a fascinating battle where international colleagues become rivals.
Great goals
With no less than 20 senior internationals representing their respective countries in the most recent international break, it's clear to see Chelsea are a team packed with quality.
This has been reflected in some of the goals scored by Sonia Bompastor's side this season, with Ellie Carpenter's rocket against Barcelona the latest example.
Summer signing Alyssa Thompson also scored a spectacular strike away at Arsenal in the reverse fixture, a finish that earned her the WSL's Goal of the Month for November.
Chelsea's players have already shown they can wow the crowds with some super strikes in big games this season, so why not come along and see if you can witness some for yourself!
- Secure your ticket for the huge London derby now!