The FA WSL matchdays started with its main card between Manchester City and Chelsea on Wednesday, April 21. Forward Sam Kerr added another goal to her tally by opening up the scoring in the 25th minute. Man City responded quickly with a forward Chloe Kelly equalizer in the 29th minute. Chelsea, however, took the lead again before halftime when forward Pernille Harder scored from the penalty spot. Forward Lauren Hemp scored an equalizer in the 74th minute, but the Citizens did not have enough time to score the winner that would have seen them take first place from Chelsea.
League bottom-dwellers Aston Villa and Bristol City also drew 2-2. Both teams have 12 points, but Aston Villa is in a better position with one game in hand and a better goal differential. Aston Villa will play its makeup game against 10th-place Birmingham City on Wednesday.
Arsenal and Manchester United won their respective games, meaning that they are still even on points with 41. Arsenal, however, has one game in hand. The Gunners will host West Ham United on Wednesday to go even on games played with Man United.
Top five teams in the FA WSL up to April 27, 2021
Who are the three top scorers in the FA WSL?
Chelsea's Sam Kerr overtook Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema in the goalscoring charts after scoring one goal against Manchester City last weekend. On the other hand, Miedema did not score against Brighton and Hove Albion. Arsenal will play against West Ham United on Wednesday. The Gunners defeated the Hammers 9-1 the last time they faced off and Miedema scored a brace.
FA WSL top headlines
- Fara Williams announced her retirement from professional football at the end of the season.
- Voting for 2020-21 Manager of the Season and Player of the Season closes on Friday, April 30.
- Arsenal has won seven consecutive matches and has not conceded one goal in the process.
- Racing Louisville signed English defender Gemma Bonner from Manchester City on a two-year deal.
- Brighton & Hove Albion's Libby Bance earned her first FA WSL start in her professional career.
