Wembley, 18 May 2025 – Sandy Baltimore starred as Chelsea crushed holders Manchester United 3–0 to claim their sixth Women’s FA Cup crown, completing an unbeaten domestic season and securing the coveted treble with wins in the WSL and League Cup.
Final: Snapshot
- Attendance: 74,412 at Wembley Stadium
- 1–0 (45′): Baltimore calmly converts a penalty won late in the first half after Celin Bizet fouls Erin Cuthbert
- 2–0 (84′): Substitute Catarina Macario nods in a perfect free-kick from Baltimore
- 3–0 (90+1′): Baltimore seals her brace with a ruthless strike in stoppage time
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Chelsea’s Route to Wembley
Chelsea cruised into the final, dispatching Charlton (4–0), Everton (4–1), Crystal Palace (1–0), and Liverpool (2–1) in the semi’s.
Is there an end in sight to Chelsea’s dominance?
As Chelsea continue to dominate domestically, it looks like next season is going to be a hard slog for the rest of the WSL. However, you only have to look at the Man City men’s team this season to see how hard it is to maintain greatness.
For Sonia Bompastor’s side, this FA Cup victory not only adds silverware but also strengthens Chelsea’s reputation as the standard-setter in women’s football. Baltimore’s impact has been immediate, and her partnership with Lauren James gives the Blues frightening attacking depth. Manchester United, meanwhile, will be left wondering how to close the gap, with questions looming over recruitment and squad depth ahead of the new Women’s Super League campaign. The win also cements Chelsea’s place in the wider conversation about Europe’s top clubs, with Champions League ambitions sure to define the next chapter.
