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Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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Luke Baker
Sunday 22 October 2023 13:26 EDT
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Chelsea midfielder Sjoeke Nusken scored twice and created another goal as the champions recovered from a goal down to beat visitors Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 and move up to second place in the Women’s Super League on Sunday.

The Blues, who fell behind to a 10th-minute Pauline Bremer goal before storming back to win, have 10 points after four games and trail leaders Manchester City, who beat Leicester City 1-0 on Saturday, on goal difference.

Tottenham Hotspur are in third spot on nine points thanks to their 4-2 win at Aston Villa on Saturday, while Manchester United are fourth with eight points after a 5-0 thrashing of hosts Everton earlier on Sunday.

Elsewhere in London, West Ham United were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Liverpool while Arsenal are set to play at bottom side Bristol City in the late kick-off - the final WSL game before the international break.

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Attempt blocked. Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ève Périsset with a cross.

22 October 2023 15:18

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Maria Thorisdóttir.

22 October 2023 15:17

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Attempt blocked. Jessie Fleming (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Sophie Ingle.

22 October 2023 15:17

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Elisabeth Terland replaces Lee Geum-Min.

22 October 2023 15:17

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Maisie Symonds replaces Tatiana Pinto.

22 October 2023 15:16

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitution, Chelsea Women. Jessie Fleming replaces Lauren James.

22 October 2023 15:13

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Attempt missed. Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Vicky Losada with a cross following a corner.

22 October 2023 15:13

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Ann-Katrin Berger.

22 October 2023 15:12

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Attempt saved. Pauline Bremer (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.

22 October 2023 15:12

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Goal! Chelsea Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sam Kerr following a fast break.

22 October 2023 15:10

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