West Ham United Women prepare for a major Women's Super League test this Sunday when they host Chelsea at the London Stadium. The match kicks off at 1pm UTC on 4 October, representing the fifth round of the regular season.
Rehanne Skinner's side head into the fixture after a 3-1 home win over Southampton last Monday. That result halted a run of two consecutive defeats. Their recent form shows one win, one draw and three losses from their last five outings. Top scorer Viviane Asseyi, who has three goals in four appearances this term, netted a late penalty in the recent 2-1 loss to Manchester United.
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This weekend's game is set for the London Stadium. It is a key fixture in the early WSL schedule. The team's last home game before the international break saw them beat London City Lionesses 2-1 in the Continental Cup, with Honoka Hayashi scoring the decisive goal in the 89th minute. West Ham's next match after the Chelsea fixture is away to Leicester City on 20 October.
West Ham will need to be at their best against a strong Chelsea side. Supporters can check the latest squad information ahead of the match. The focus now turns squarely to Sunday's encounter in east London.
Manager Rehanne Skinner confirmed the 3-1 win over Southampton on September 30 was a Subway Players Cup opener. Southampton's Alina Santos was sent off late in the first half, with Oona Siren scoring twice after the break. Skinner said the victory provided a "good platform" for the league. Last result: West Ham W 3-1 Southampton W (2026-09-30). The focus now turns to Sunday's WSL fixture.
