BLUES AIM DOUBLE! Chelsea Women host Brighton with silverware still in sights after League Cup glory

Chelsea Women are back in WSL action on Wednesday night and they’re hunting more silverware .

The Blues lifted the League Cup on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Manchester United at Ashton Gate, Lauren James and Aggie Beever Jones securing the trophy . Now attention turns to the league, with a rescheduled fixture against Brighton at Kingsmeadow.

THE FORM

Chelsea haven’t played in the WSL since February 15, when they beat Liverpool 2-0 at Kingsmeadow . Before that? Another 2-0 win, away to Tottenham. The Blues are in fine fettle.

Brighton have lost three of their four league games since that 3-0 defeat to Chelsea before Christmas . Most recently beaten 3-2 by West Ham on February 8, though they did exact revenge with a 2-1 FA Cup win the following week.

THE TABLE

Chelsea sit a point behind second placed Manchester United and a point ahead of Arsenal, who have a game in hand . Every point matters in this title race.

THE HISTORY

Chelsea have won ten, drawn three and lost one of their 14 WSL meetings with Brighton . That 3-0 success at the Broadfield Stadium in December was comprehensive. Last season’s corresponding fixture at Kingsmeadow ended 4-2, with Sjoeke Nusken netting twice.

THE MATCH

Kick off: 7pm UK time, Wednesday 18 March
Venue: Kingsmeadow
TV: Sky Sports Main Event and WSL YouTube channel (UK)
Live updates: Chelsea Official App and website

THE VERDICT

League Cup in the bag. Title race heating up. Brighton at home.

Chelsea are where they want to be. Now it’s about keeping the momentum going.