They beat United 3-0 in the Women's FA Cup final as part of that treble success but it has not been a smooth-sailing campaign this time around. The Blues are nine points behind Women's Super League leaders Manchester City, threatening the end of their six-year dominance of the division. But if they were to win the League Cup, would it quieten criticism and confirm Chelsea's status as serial winners? Chelsea have a formidable record against United, beating them in two of the past three FA Cup finals and unbeaten in 12 WSL matches. They scored an extra-time winner to knock United out of the FA Cup fifth round in their last game and drew 1-1 draw at Leigh Sports Village in October.

Source: BBC March 14, 2026 14:53 UTC