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Matildas Abroad Preview: Women's League Cup Semi-Finals kick-off

2 min read 4 February 2025

The Subway Women's League Cup Semi-Finals kick-off tomorrow morning, with a spot in the final up for grabs with four clubs with Aussies remaining.

Read our preview of all of the action below, all the matches can be watched for free via the Barclays Women's Super League's YouTube Channel.

Chelsea vs West Ham United

Sam Kerr's Chelsea advanced to the final four after a dominant 5-0 win over Championship side Durham. Sonia Bompastor's side remains undefeated across all competitions in the 2024/25 season and will be a tough outfit to beat for the Hammers. Meanwhile, Gorry's West Ham booked their spot in the semi-finals after a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

When the two sides met earlier in the year in the WSL, Chelsea walked away 5-0 winners. Gorry will be expected to start for the visiting side, while Kerr continues to rehab her injured knee.

Chelsea vs West Ham United
Date: Thurs, 6th Feb
Time: 6:00am AEDT
Watch on the Barclays Women's Super League's YouTube Channel

Arsenal vs Manchester City

Next up, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley's Arsenal will host Mary Fowler's Manchester City for a spot in the final. If their 4-3 fixture over the weekend in the WSL is anything to go by, fans will be in for an exciting match-up between these two sides.

Vivianne Miedema of Manchester City hugs Steph Catley of Arsenal ahead of the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Joie Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

The back-to-back reigning Champions of the League Cup, Arsenal, will be looking to make it three consecutive final appearances in the League Cup. While Manchester will be aiming to repeat their win in the 2021/22 season that saw them claim the title.

Arsenal vs Manchester City
Date: Fri, 7th Feb
Time: 6:00am AEDT
Watch on the Barclays Women's Super League's YouTube Channel