Chelsea Women Gear Up for Conti Cup Quarterfinal Clash against Sunderland

Emma Hayes, the manager of Chelsea Women‘s football team, has made eleven changes to the starting lineup for tonight’s Conti Cup quarterfinal clash against Sunderland. This comes after their recent victory in the Women’s Super League, extending their winning streak to eight games. Players like Fran Kirby and Bethany England, who scored the last time Chelsea faced Sunderland in 2018, have returned to the side.

The match will take place at Kingsmeadow, their home ground in Kingston upon Thames, UK. The referee for the game will be Phoebe Cross. Chelsea Women have had a successful run in the UEFA Women’s, which exempted them from the league stage of the Women’s League Cup.

On the other hand, Sunderland is a strong contender in the Women’s Championship and is currently only two points away from promotion. They secured a spot in the League Cup quarterfinal after winning their previous tie against Villa, as the latter were found guilty of using an ineligible player. However, Sunderland will be without their left-back Louise Griffiths, who is suspended due to a red card in a recent Championship match against Reading.

This quarterfinal clash will be an exciting match for both teams as they strive to secure a place in the semifinals of the tournament. Chelsea will aim to continue their winning streak and potentially lift their third trophy in the competition.