Crystal Palace Women secured a historic victory over Chelsea Women, scoring their first-ever goal against the Super League giants. The match, played at the 360 Engage Stadium on Sunday, October 25, 2026, went into extra time. In the 20th minute of the additional period, Palace's Bartrip found the net to break the deadlock.
This goal marked a significant milestone for Palace, who had never previously scored against Chelsea in competitive action. The win ended Chelsea's unbeaten run and sent shockwaves through the Barclays Women's Super League. Palace's defensive resilience and clinical finishing in extra time proved decisive.
The result highlights the growing competitiveness of the women's league and the unpredictability of the fixture. Crystal Palace will look to build on this momentum in upcoming fixtures.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing