Keira Walsh's second-half strike secured a narrow 0-1 victory for Chelsea FC Women over Real Sociedad in the UEFA Champions League Women's Preliminary stage, with the midfielder's goal proving decisive in a match the visitors controlled throughout. The result was a hard-fought away win that saw Chelsea dominate possession but struggle to break down a stubborn Spanish defence for long periods.
On aggregate Chelsea FC Women advances · 2:6
Real Sociedad vs Chelsea FC Women
First half0 - 0
- 38
Second half0 - 1
- 60
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Real Sociedad vs Chelsea FC Women?
Real Sociedad 0-1 Chelsea FC Women (UEFA Champions League, Women, Preliminary).
Who scored?
Keira Walsh (54', assist Sandy Baltimore) for Chelsea FC Women.
Were there any cards in Real Sociedad vs Chelsea FC Women?
Yellow cards: Laura Camino (Real Sociedad); Klara Cahynova (Real Sociedad); Claudia Florentino (Real Sociedad).
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Head to Head meetings
Real Sociedad – Chelsea FC Women
Real Sociedad
Chelsea FC Women
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 2  |
Scored goals | 2 | 6 |
Average per game | 1 | 3 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 2-5 |
Form
Real Sociedad
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 2Draws
- 0Losses
Chelsea FC Women
- 5Matches
- 12Goals
- 2.4Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 2Draws
- 0Losses
Standings
Real Sociedad – Chelsea FC Women
Best statistical picks
Real Sociedad – Chelsea FC Women
Recent form favours Chelsea FC Women to win
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 7.50 | 5.00 | 1.29 |
Chelsea FC Women · 3-4-3
Starting lineups: 24 Hannah Hampton, 22 Lucy Bronze, 26 Kadeisha Buchanan, 4 Naomi Girma, 2 Ellie Carpenter, 32 Alexia Potter, 21 Keira Walsh, 11 Sandy Baltimore, Wieke Hendrikje Maria Kaptein, 33 Aggie Beever-Jones, 10 Lauren James
Real Sociedad · 4-3-3
Starting lineups: 13 Julia Arrula, 3 Ainhoa Vicente Moraza, 4 Nahia Aparicio, 20 Ainoa Campo Franco, 2 Claudia Florentino, 7 Laura Camino, 22 Klara Cahynova, 5 Paula Fernández Jiménez, 14 Intza Egiguren, 18 Ava Seelenfreund, 14 Ainhoa Marín Martín
◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 65.8 vs 63.6 for Chelsea FC Women. The biggest edge is in overall quality (CheckSkill 56.8 vs 55.1). CheckLive signal strength 53/100.
Over 3.5
Medium confidence64%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.7
62.9
CheckSkill
56.8
55.1
CheckMental
71.2
83.8
CheckLive total65.8 vs 63.6+2.2
More match signals
Home win — Real Sociedad50%7.50
BTTS 1H — Yes66%
Over 4.564%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Real Sociedad vs Chelsea FC Women?
In the CheckLive calculation Real Sociedad is the favourite: 65.8 vs 63.6. Signal strength 53/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Real Sociedad's main edge?
Real Sociedad is strongest in overall quality: CheckSkill 56.8 vs 55.1 for Chelsea FC Women. The overall rating gap is 2.2.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Real Sociedad vs Chelsea FC Women, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 7.50 | 5.00 | 1.29 |