Score and context
Chelsea beat St Pölten 6–0 in the Women’s Champions League. The result moves Sonia Bompastor’s side to seven points from three matches and into second place in the league phase.
How the goals came
Kaptein opened the scoring from an Ellie Carpenter cut back. Macario struck twice, first with a low drive before converting a penalty won by Alyssa Thompson. Kerr added a close range finish on 75 minutes and a late header in added time. Lauren James came on and her long range strike deflected in off Lisa Ebert for the fifth.
Kerr’s return
This was Kerr’s first Chelsea start since December 2023 after her ACL recovery. She missed chances early and strayed offside a couple of times but her movement and touch returned as the game wore on. Her second goal was a classic near post header from a Niamh Charles cross.
Standouts
Macario was the most influential attacker with two goals and constant threat, including a free kick that hit the woodwork. Goalkeeper Carina Schluter kept the score down with several saves for St Pölten. A Naomi Girma header was ruled out due to an earlier offside by Kerr.
What it means and what is next
Chelsea look stronger with Kerr and James back involved and are tracking toward the quarter finals. Next up is Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on 20 November at 20:00 GMT. St Pölten travel to Valerenga on 19 November at 20:00 GMT.
