LONDON, 20 NOV — Summer signing Ellie Carpenter scored the equaliser in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, delivering a sharp
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Match-day policing in London hits taxpayer hard as costs continue to rise
The cost of policing football matches has risen for three seasons in a row since the pandemic, costing tens of millions of pounds in public money every season in London alone.
Last season the Metropolitan Police paid over £21m towards match-day policing. Despite the huge profits of top-flight football clubs, the Met has covered a vast majority of costs.
James winner sees Chelsea advance to Women’s FA Cup semi-finals
Lauren James was the hero as Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday with a 1-0 quarter-final win over Crystal Palace.
The fight for equality in women’s football
Supporters reflect on the progress of women’s football and the work that still lies ahead to bring equality to the game. Supporter Charlie Morgan said:
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr found not guilty of racial harassment
Chelsea star Sam Kerr was cleared of causing racially aggravated harassment by a jury at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday after calling a Metropolitan Police officer “stupid and white”.
Relentless Chelsea overcome resistant Brighton in ninth consecutive league win
Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea took on high-flying Brighton at Kingsmeadow in the Women’s Super League (WSL) on Sunday, beating the visitors 4-2. In their first game
Chelsea go five points clear after Manchester United victory
Chelsea hosted Manchester United at Kingsmeadow in the Women’s Super League (WSL) on Sunday with the Blues picking up all three points. Under the windy
Chelsea beat Manchester City in decisive title race clash
Title rivals Chelsea and Manchester City faced off at Stamford Bridge in the Women’s Super League (WSL) on Saturday in a game that saw Chelsea
Relentless Chelsea score three against resilient Everton
Chelsea continued their electric start to the season by comfortably beating relegation-battling Everton 3-0 at Walton Hall Park. The victory means Chelsea remain atop the
Dominant Chelsea put six past woeful Aston Villa away from home
Chelsea were able to capitalise on a poor defensive performance by Aston Villa to win 6-0 at the Bescott Stadium and continue their undefeated run
