Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0 at Ashton Gate on Sunday to retain the Women's League Cup. Lauren James opened the scoring after 19 minutes, capitalising on a defensive error from Dominique Janssen to fire past Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Aggie Beever-Jones doubled the advantage in the 76th minute, converting a cross from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, according to Sky Sports.
The victory marks the fourth time Chelsea have won the competition. The match took place in front of a record attendance for a Women's League Cup final of over 21,000 spectators, per Manchester United. United had chances to equalise before the second goal, with Elisabeth Terland striking the woodwork in the first half.
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor secured her first trophy since joining the club, despite currently sitting 10 points behind leaders Manchester City in the Women's Super League standings. James, who recently signed a contract extension until 2030, has now scored six goals against her former club, according to The Guardian.
