Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea: WSL preview, predictions, team news and TV info

Chelsea visit The Valley to face Charlton Athletic in the Women's Super League on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Sonia Bompastor's side are level at the top of the table on 19 points after winning six straight league games, most recently beating Crystal Palace 3-1 before defeating Roma 2-0 in the Champions League. Meanwhile, newly promoted Charlton are bottom of the standings with zero points from seven matches, having scored just three goals and conceded 19.

Charlton face several injury absences, including Elisha N'Dow, Charlotte Newsham, Hawa Cissoko, Linda Boama, and Paula Partido. For Chelsea, Naomi Girma remains out with a calf issue and Lexi Potter is doubtful with a knee knock, though Erin Cuthbert recently returned to action. Writer Ben Gray predicts a dominant 5-0 victory for Chelsea.