Manchester United Deny Chelsea First WSL Win with Sandberg Volley Draw

Manchester United and Chelsea played to a 1-1 draw in a closely contested Women's Super League match that ended Chelsea's 100% winning record this season. Chelsea took the lead through Wieke Kaptein, assisted by Catarina Macario's clever backheel, but United equalized with a stunning volley from Anna Sandberg, marking her first goal for the club. Despite Chelsea's strong start, Manchester United controlled much of the game, creating more chances and showing strong midfield play led by Jess Park and Ella Toone. Chelsea made impactful substitutions including Alyssa Thompson and Sam Kerr who added dynamism late in the game, but neither side could find a winner. The result kept Chelsea at the top of the table with 13 points from five games, while United remained second with 11 points. Both teams maintained their unbeaten records, highlighting their status as the top contenders in the WSL this season.