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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tom Garry

WSL roundup: Everton end Chelsea’s record-breaking unbeaten run

Honoka Hayashi (right) scores Everton’s winner against Chelsea.
Honoka Hayashi (right) slots home Everton’s winner against Chelsea. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Chelsea’s record-breaking unbeaten run in the Women’s Super League was brought to an end with a shock result as Everton won away against the defending champions, who had not lost any of the previous 34 league matches.

Everton’s 1-0 victory inflicted Sonia Bompastor’s first defeat as a WSL manager after a remarkable 18 months in charge, and was Chelsea’s first loss in the league since going down 4-3 at Liverpool on 1 May 2024 when Emma Hayes was still at the helm.

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