Chelsea Women thrash Charlton 6-0 at the Valley

Chelsea Women made the short trip across London to face newly-promoted Charlton Athletic and came away with a thumping 6-0 win, continuing their fine start to the Women's Super League season.

ChelseaFC.com confirmed the lineup for the trip to the Valley (ChelseaFC.com), with We Ain't Got No History noting it was the fifth time in succession this season that Chelsea had faced a WSL rival within the London region, with Charlton having just been promoted to the top flight (We Ain't Got No History).

The result itself was emphatic. ChelseaFC.com's official match report confirms the final score as Charlton Athletic 0-6 Chelsea Women (ChelseaFC.com), while We Ain't Got No History's post-match reaction piece says the goals were exactly what many expected given Charlton's status as struggling newcomers and Chelsea's aim of padding out their goal difference early in the season (We Ain't Got No History). Both outlets agree it was a one-sided afternoon for the Blues.

The win also got wider recognition beyond Chelsea's own channels, with BBC Sport featuring the game in its round-up of every goal from WSL matchweek eight, describing it simply as "Chelsea's thrashing" as part of an eventful weekend across the division (BBC Sport).

For Chelsea supporters, this was exactly the kind of result to boost confidence and goal difference before tougher tests arrive. Attention now turns to a home fixture against Everton Women at Kingsmeadow-adjacent surroundings on Saturday 7 November [A], followed quickly by the men's side travelling to Sunderland on Sunday 8 November [B]. After such a dominant away day, Chelsea Women will be looking to carry that momentum into the visit of Everton.

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