Matildas Abroad Review: Kerr asissts in Chelsea victory; Chidiac scores for Como

Manchester City and AS Roma will finish 2025 on top of the FA WSL and Serie A Femminile, respectively, as leagues across Europe prepare for the winter break.

Elsewhere, Alex Chidiac scored her first goal in Italy for Como, while Jessika Nash helped keep a vital clean sheet for Sassuolo.

Read our review of the action below.

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England

Everton would not be giant killers two weeks in a row, as Arsenal defeated them 3-1. Katie McCabe, Alessia Russo and Olivia Smith were on the scoresheet for the Gunners as they rounded out the end of the year with a victory. All of Caitlin Foord, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Steph Catley started for Arsenal while Clare Wheeler started for Everton.

Ten-player Liverpool came from behind twice to rescue a 2-2 draw with West Ham. The Reds were up against it when Gemma Bonner was shown a straight red card in the 19th minute, but Beata Olsson's 87th-minute equaliser earned them a point. Katrina Gorry started and played the whole game for West Ham.

Leicester City defeated London City Lionesses 1-0 in a huge victory before the winter break. Shannon O'Brien's second-half goal was the difference between the two sides. The result sees the Foxes leap to six points clear of the relegation zone. Emily van Egmond started for Leicester while Alanna Kennedy was not in the matchday squad for the Lionesses.

Manchester City solidified their place six points clear at the top of the table with a 6-1 victory over Aston Villa. Khadija Shaw scored four as City ran away with the result. Mary Fowler was unavailable for City, but is expected to return in the new year from her ACL rehabilitation.

Chelsea bounced back after last week's defeat with a 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Sandy Baltimore and Alyssa Thompson were the goal scorers, with Sam Kerr assisting Thompson's goal. Ellie Carpenter started for Chelsea, while Sam Kerr was a half-time substitute. Charlie Rule was a second-half substitute for Brighton.

Alyssa Thompson (12 Chelsea) celebrates her goal during the Barclays Womens Super League match between Brighton & Hove Albion Women and Chelsea Women, at Broadfields Stadium, Crawley, England. (Neil Holmes SPP)
Alyssa Thompson celebrates her goal with Sam Kerr during the Barclays Womens Super League match between Brighton & Hove Albion Women and Chelsea Women, at Broadfields Stadium, Crawley, England. (Photo: Neil Holmes/SPP via Imago)

Tottenham Hotspur probably would have taken a 3-3 away draw with Manchester United pre-match, but will be disappointed with the result after being three goals to the good in the 74th minute. Fridolina Rolfo scored in stoppage time for United to complete the dramatic comeback. The result means that both sides finish 2025 just outside of the top three. Clare Hunt started and played the full game for Spurs, while Charli Grant remains unavailable due to injury.

France

Lyon defeated Le Havre 7-0 as they continue their perfect league season so far. Kadidiatou Diani scored two as the goals were shared around for the defending champions. Teagan Micah was an unused substitute for Lyon.

Germany

TSG Hoffenheim defeated RB Leipzig 3-2. Leipzig equalised twice before Selina Cerci scored the winner for Hoffenheim. Jamilla Rankin started and played the full match for Hoffenheim.

Hayley Raso's Eintracht Frankfurt conceded a late equaliser to Union Berlin to head back home with a point after a 2-2 draw. Raso came off the bench in the 86th minute in the draw.

Italy

Despite a first-half goal from Alex Chidiac, Como were overrun by Fiorentina, losing 3-1. A brace from Michela Catena helped Fiorentina to three points. Como has now fallen to sixth, but the league remains incredibly tight. Chidiac started for Como before being withdrawn in the second half.

Alex Chidiac of FC Como Women R) celebrates her goal with Mathilde Madsen of FC Como L) during the Serie A Women match between FC Como v Fiorentina at Stadio Ferruccio Trabattoni on December 13, 2025 in Como, Italy. Como Stadio Ferruccio Trabattoni Italy *** COMO, ITALY DECEMBER 13 Alex Chidiac of FC Como Women R celebrates her goal with Mathilde Madsen of FC Como L during the Serie A Women match between FC Como v Fiorentina at Stadio Ferruccio Trabattoni on December 13, 2025 in Como, Italy Como Stadio Ferruccio Trabattoni Italy Copyright: xJustPictures.ch JarixPestelaccix jp-en-EuSpIm-JP4_JAR_Como_Fiorentina_13Dec2025_0234
Alex Chidiac of FC Como celebrates her goal during the Serie A Women match between FC Como v Fiorentina at Stadio Ferruccio Trabattoni on December 13, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo: Jari Pestelacci/ JustPictures.ch via Imago)

AS Roma defeated Ternana 2-0 to go into the winter break on top of the league table. Giulia Dragoni's goal, and an own goal, helped Roma to the win. Winonah Heatley was an unused substitute for Roma.

Sassuolo also finished the year on a high, defeating Genoa 1-0. Lana Clelland's first-half goal separated the two sides. Jessika Nash helped Sassuolo keep a clean sheet, starting and playing the full game in defence, while Jacynta Galabadaarachchi started up top.

United States 

DC Power drew 2-2 with Lexington in the USL. The result sees DC slip to eighth - but still only five points away from the playoffs. Morgan Aquino was in goals for DC.