WSL Round-Up: Walsh Fires Chelsea to Derby Win as United Shine at Hill Dickinson Stadium

SME News UK. Keira Walsh’s second-half strike ensured Chelsea maintained their unbeaten start to the Women’s Super League season with a hard-fought victory over Tottenham, while Manchester United continued their impressive run with a comeback win against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.Walsh Strike Seals Chelsea’s Derby TriumphKeira Walsh’s decisive goal kept defending champions Chelsea two points clear at the top of the WSL table after a 1–0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.The Blues dominated large spells of the London derby but had to wait until the 61st minute to find the breakthrough. Walsh latched onto Ellie Carpenter’s clever lay-off before firing beyond Lize Kop with a precise finish.Chelsea’s fifth win in six games sees them extend their unbeaten start under new boss Emma Hayes, while Spurs remain fourth on 12 points after a spirited display.—Manchester United Battle Back to Win at Hill Dickinson StadiumManchester United overcame an early setback to claim a commanding 4–1 victory over Everton in the first-ever WSL fixture at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.The hosts took the lead through Honoka Hayashi, who pounced on a misjudged clearance from Phallon Tullis-Joyce. But United rallied in the second half, with Melvine Malard levelling the score in the 62nd minute after breaking clear to slot past Emily Ramsey.An unfortunate own goal from Hikaru Kitagawa handed United the lead eight minutes later before Jess Park sealed the win with two late strikes.The result keeps United within touching distance of league leaders Chelsea, while Everton remain 10th with just one win this season.—West Ham Still Searching for First WinWest Ham United’s wait for a first WSL victory goes on after a 1–0 defeat to London City Lionesses.Despite a promising first-half display, the Hammers were undone by a costly error from goalkeeper Kinga Szemik, whose misplaced clearance allowed Kosovare Asllani to score from close range.The loss leaves West Ham bottom of the table with six defeats from six, while newly promoted London City climb to fifth with nine points following another solid performance.—Villa and Leicester Share the PointsAston Villa and Leicester City played out a goalless draw at Villa Park, with both sides left to rue missed opportunities.Villa dominated the opening half, only to be denied by a string of fine saves from Leicester goalkeeper Janina Leitzig. In the second half, Georgia Mullett came close to snatching a winner for the hosts but headed Kirsty Hanson’s pinpoint cross over the bar.The result leaves Villa eighth in the standings, one place ahead of Leicester on goal difference.