Chelsea's 2025-26 Season Performance: Goal Output Decreases, Unbeaten Run Ends

WSL Title Race: Shifting Dynamics Emerge

Manchester City is currently performing a role of relentless game winning, contrasting with Chelsea's past seasons where they held this position.

Chelsea has scored 24 league goals in 13 games this season, a reduction from 38 goals at the same stage last season. The team has conceded eight goals, which is two more than at this point a year ago.

While this remains the best defensive record in the WSL, they have achieved six clean sheets in 13 games this season, a reduction from nine clean sheets last year.

Chelsea commenced their title defense in September 2025 with a 2-1 victory over Manchester City. Subsequently, the team secured close wins against Aston Villa, Leicester, and Tottenham. However, a series of three draws in four games slowed their momentum.

A 1-0 home loss to Everton marked Sonia Bompastor's first defeat since becoming manager in summer 2024.

This defeat also ended Chelsea's remarkable 34-game unbeaten league run.

This result extended Manchester City's lead at the top of the table to six points, which they maintained into the winter break.

Chelsea began 2026 with a 5-0 win against West Ham, but then experienced another loss against Arsenal.