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Chelsea's record-breaking WSL run ends as Man City go six clear

Sky Sports Monday 2 March 2026
Chelsea's record-breaking 34-match unbeaten run in the WSL came to an abrupt end as they fell to a shock 1-0 defeat to Everton. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Toffees had not won any of their last eight league matches, with their most recent victory on the opening day of the season against Liverpool, but secured a historic win thanks to Honoka Hayashi's strike after 12 minutes. The loss was the Blues' first in the WSL since May 2024 and their first under Sonia Bompastor. Their failure to score brought to an end a run...

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West Ham United’s divisional rivals Chelsea saw their historic thirty-four match unbeaten league run come to an end with a surprising loss to Everton. This result marks the first league defeat for the club since May 2024 and the first under manager Sonia Bompastor. Despite Everton’s recent poor form, having failed to win since the season's opening weekend, a twelfth-minute strike from Honoka Hayashi proved enough to secure the points. This outcome leaves Chelsea trailing Manchester City by six points at the top of the standings. For those following the league's progression, this defeat represents a rare stumble for the reigning champions.

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