Chelsea Women secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Aston Villa to reclaim second place in the Women's Super League. Sjoeke Nusken's 82nd-minute winner proved decisive after Villa fought back from 3-1 down to level the score in a frantic first half at Kingsmeadow.

Lucy Bronze's early mistake allowed Chasity Grant to set up Lynn Wilms for Villa's shock opener. Chelsea responded through Sam Kerr and Naomi Girma's first WSL goal before Lauren James added a third. But Villa's resilience shone through as Kirsty Hanson scored twice to make it 3-3, setting up a tense finale.

The six-time champions dominated the second half but needed Ellie Carpenter's midfield interception to spark the winning move. Kerr's clever layoff found Nusken, whose first-time finish sealed the victory and kept Chelsea nine points behind leaders Manchester City. Manager Sonia Bompastor admitted relief at the win, acknowledging defensive lapses but praising the team's character in a crucial three points.