Jodie Hutton (39 mins)
What a goal!!
Jodie Hutton contests an aerial ball with Jana Fernandez, knocks the ball forwards with her chest, and then volleys the ball in off the underside of the crossbar from the left corner of the penalty area.
You won't see many - if any - better goals this season.
Not a bad way to score you side's first goal in the WSL.
Chelsea 1-0 Birmingham City
There's a surge of noise from the home crowd as Alyssa Thompson speeds into the box with the ball at her feet.
She can't believe she has as much time and space as she does to line up her shot, which goes over the bar.
Birmingham City's defence need to tighten up. Chelsea scored five last weekend and smell blood again today.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
Grace Geyoro's cross from the right is half cleared to Poppy Pattinson at the edge of the penalty area, but her low effort is well blocked.
It feels like another London City goal is coming.
Chelsea 1-0 Birmingham City
First chance of the game for Birmingham City as Oceane Hurtre wins a free kick midway through the Chelsea half.
It's Hurtre who delivers it toward the back post. City captain Millie Turner is waiting beneath it, but Chelsea manage to scramble it clear for a corner.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
Charlton get a rare opportunity to attack but Gillian Kenney is caught so far offside the flag goes up immediately.
That's really poor from the American forward.
Chelsea 1-0 Birmingham City
Chelsea take a quick throw in and find Alyssa Thompson racing beyond City's back line.
With a neat touch, she avoids a yellow shirt on the slide, but Birmingham City goalkeeper Baggaley stops her shot from close range.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
Gilly Flaherty
Former WSL defender on BBC Two at Emirates Stadium
You can see what London City are trying to do, they're looking for those little slip passes to try and break that Charlton backline.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
It should be 3-0!
Danielle van de Donk meets a corner unchallenged but can't keep her header down and it loops over the crossbar.
The Dutchwoman has scored in both London City games this season.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
We've entered a bit of a lull at The Valley - London City are in full control, and are happy to pass the ball around and tire out the hosts.
A long spell of possession results in Poppy Pattinson running onto a through ball, but Charlton get a block in and the visitors have a corner.
Chelsea 1-0 Birmingham City
The crowd at Stamford Bridge applaud in memory of Matt Beard, on the eve of the anniversary of his passing.
He spent three years as Chelsea manager between 2009 and 2012.
His brother, Mark Beard, is in the stadium this afternoon as Assistant Head Coach of Birmingham City.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
Gilly Flaherty
Former WSL defender on BBC Two at Emirates Stadium
Looking at Charlton, they haven't really got someone who's going to get their foot stuck in and control the possession for them.
They do look more organised and hard to break down, but I think they are missing someone who can not only dictate that back line, but someone who can control the game.
Chelsea 1-0 Birmingham City
Sophia Hartley
BBC 5live at Stamford Bridge
A very bright and dominant start from the hosts. Reminiscent of their win in Manchester last week... could be plenty of goals in store today.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
Gilly Flaherty
Former WSL defender on BBC Two at Emirates Stadium
Every time Charlton get it, they are sending it straight back to the defence. They want to go long.
Lexi Potter (7 mins)
Image source, Getty ImagesBirmingham's full-backs are really struggling. With a burst of pace, Ellie Carpenter loses her player and reaches the by-line.
She finds Alyssa Thompson right under Sophie Baggaley's nose and the City goalkeeper stops her effort.
But Lexi Potter is in so much space when the ball spills into her feet eight yards out.
It's a gift of an opportunity and she hits it with force into the net.
Chelsea 0-0 Birmingham City
A well-worked corner routine finds Chelsea's Keira Walsh 20 yards out.
The England midfielder has time to pick her spot and strikes it cleanly, but wide.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
Gilly Flaherty
Former WSL defender on BBC Two at Emirates Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesGoodwin just looks so threatening when she gets going.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
Isobel Goodwin looks to run on to Isa Kardinaal's long ball over the top of the Charlton defence, but goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse is quick off her line to collect.
Charlton can't keep track of Goodwin at the moment.
Chelsea 0-0 Birmingham City
Chelsea are far and away the league leaders for crosses from open play so far this season.
And they've made two in the opening two minutes, including one from Sandy Baltimore which rolled all they way across the face of the goal without finding a player.
There's an early chance for Veerle Buurman to shoot from inside the box but her effort is off-target.
The hosts have started strong.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
It's goes from bad to worse for Charlton.
Captain Kiera Skeels appears to have injured herself trying to prevent Isobel Goodwin from reaching that pass, and cannot continue.
She is replaced by former London City defender Ellie Mason.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 London City Lionesses
Gilly Flaherty
Former WSL defender on BBC Two at Emirates Stadium
Look at that gap. It's incredible that Argues gets it around but Charlton are just inviting that pass. Goodwin again, 1v1, toe poke and puts it in the back of the net.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1 |
| |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
| |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
| |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
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