World Sevens Football brought its unique blend of chaos, quality and pure entertainment to the UK for the first time from 28–30 May, and it did not disappoint.
The third edition of the fast-paced seven-a-side competition featured an all-WSL line-up for the first time in the tournament’s history, with eight clubs battling it out across three days of relentless action.
Fifteen matches later, it was Chelsea who lifted the trophy, edging past Manchester United 5-4 in a breathless final and reportedly walking away with a €500k winner’s cheque. Not bad for three days work.
The teams
The eight clubs competing in London were:
- Aston Villa
- Chelsea
- Everton
- Leicester City
- London City Lionesses
- Manchester United
- Tottenham Hotspur
- West Ham United
Full match highlights and tournament coverage are available via World Sevens Football.
How Does W7F Work?
If you’re new to World Sevens Football, the format is designed for maximum intensity and drama.
- 15-minute halves
- No draws
- Extra time and penalties if scores are level
- One qualifying group featuring all eight teams
- Three qualifying matches per team
- Top four progress to the semi-finals
The result? Non-stop attacking football.
Chelsea’s Route to the Title
Chelseas record over the three days speaks for itself.
Five games. Five wins. Twenty-six goals scored.
They conceded 13 along the way, but when you’re scoring at that rate, who cares about defending.
Aggie Beever-Jones finished as the tournament’s top scorer with eight goals, while Melvine Malard and Jess Park shared second place with six each.
Chelsea began their campaign with a dramatic 4-3 extra-time victory over Everton before seeing off Leicester City 3-1. A 5-2 win over London City Lionesses secured their place in the semi-finals, where they dismantled Aston Villa 8-2.
Then came the final.
And what a final it was.
Manchester United exploded out of the blocks, racing into a 4-1 lead inside the opening 10 minutes. Chelsea looked stunned.
For about three minutes.
The Blues somehow pulled themselves level before half-time, scoring three goals in a remarkable spell that perfectly captured the madness and magic of W7F.
United regained the lead after the break, but Chelsea refused to go away. With just 15 seconds remaining on the clock, Beever-Jones struck the decisive goal to complete an extraordinary comeback and hand United their first defeat of the tournament.
Everything World Sevens Football promises in one unforgettable match.
Final Highlights
A treat for women’s football fans
Three tournaments in, W7F continues to prove that it offers something genuinely different.
The football is relentless. The atmosphere is electric. The players are accessible. And the format strips away everything except excitement.
Where else can you watch eight matches in a single day, sit within touching distance of some of the biggest names in the women’s game and see a bucket load of goals?
For around £30 a ticket, it’s hard to argue with the value.
Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or simply looking for a new way to experience women’s football, W7F is rapidly becoming one of the most entertaining events on the calendar.
Up next
The next World Sevens Football tournament has not yet been announced, but organisers are expected to reveal details soon. Fans can sign up to the W7F newsletter for updates.
