Khadija Shaw’s lone goal at Kingsmeadow brought Manchester City level on points with league leaders in a thrilling 1-0 victory over Chelsea, shaking up the Women’s Super League title race. With this win, City matched the reigning champions’ points tally at the top.
Shaw, the top scorer in the league, increased her goal count to 14 in 13 appearances, outdoing Chelsea’s Lauren James, who had a quiet game in front of the packed Kingsmeadow crowd.
Chelsea’s hopes took a hit when their penalty appeal was turned down before halftime, and City’s goalkeeper Khiara Keating made a crucial save in stoppage time to preserve the lead.
Both teams now sit tied at 34 points with identical goal differences, although Chelsea has scored five more goals overall, maintaining their position as leaders for another week.
The match saw City take the lead early on through Shaw’s goal after a defensive error by Chelsea. Despite Chelsea’s efforts to equalize, including a penalty shout and numerous close chances, they couldn’t find the back of the net. City had their moments too but relied heavily on Keating’s heroics to secure the win, especially in the tense final minutes dominated by Chelsea’s attacking play.
In the end, despite Chelsea’s late surge, it was Manchester City who emerged victorious, claiming all three points and intensifying the title race in the process.