Chelsea lead WSL as Carpenter scores fifth; Spurs captain sets appearance record
The gist
Chelsea full-back Ellie Carpenter scored her fifth WSL goal of the season in a 6-0 win over Charlton.
Chelsea stay top; Spurs captain Drew Spence set an appearance record.
How it unfolded
- Oct 30, 2026Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor said the strength of the competition means she cannot rotate her side for WSL matches; Chelsea had won six of seven games and led the early title race.
- Oct 31, 2026Spurs sat fourth, four points and four spots ahead of Arsenal, who were on a five-match winless run; Arsenal's run was halted in the north London derby and Spurs' extended to three successive league defeats.
- Nov 1, 2026Ellie Carpenter scored her fifth goal of the WSL season as Chelsea beat Charlton Athletic 6-0 to stay top.