Kingston Upon Thames, UK — Chelsea Women make seven changes for their Women’s Super League match against West Ham at Kingsmeadow on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Head coach Sonia Bompastor aims to rotate her squad following a challenging series of matches, including a successful Women’s Champions League outing.
The Blues, fresh off securing a place in the Champions League semi-finals, are back to their domestic league, looking to maintain their top position against an eighth-place West Ham team who are riding high after a recent 2-0 victory over Tottenham.
In goal for Chelsea is goalkeeper Carly Hampton, supported by a defensive unit consisting of Guro Reiten, Millie Bright, Sophie Björn, and Niamh Charles. The midfield is anchored by Kenza Dali, while Erin Cuthbert and Lena Nüsken will play ahead of her. Up front, the attacking trio will feature the likes of Asisat Oshoala and Mia Hamano to lead the charge against the Hammers.
Bompastor expressed her intention to keep the squad fresh, especially considering their previous stretch where they faced Manchester City four times in a short space of time. ‘With the Champions League matches, we have to ensure the players are sharp and ready,’ Bompastor said.
Chelsea’s starting lineup follows a 4-3-3 formation: Hampton; Lawrence, Bjorn, Bright (c), Charles; Dali, Cuthbert, Nüsken; Oshoala, Hamano, Beever-Jones. The substitutes include goalkeepers and defenders eager to make their impact during the match.
West Ham will be fielding their strongest lineup, including goalkeeper Mackenzie Szemik, with a defense featuring Zadorsky and Denton. Captain Gorry is expected to lead the midfield, while Asseyi and Martinez pose threats upfront. ‘We’re coming into this match with confidence, and we expect nothing less than to fight for every point,’ Gorry stated before the match.
Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. local time (11:30 a.m. ET), with coverage available on Sky Sports in the UK. Fans in the U.S. can catch the live stream on the ESPN app.
As Chelsea eye a spot in the record books for a historic quadruple, every match in the WSL becomes critical. The club has set the stage for an exciting encounter that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.
