Chelsea deserving of the win but Birmingham City will be left wondering what could have been.

The visitors looked down and out in that first half but they came out swinging after the break and created three good chances to score.

Agonisingly, the last of those chances came just seconds before Melvine Malard put the game to bed with Chelsea's second goal.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor might have preferred a more comfortable win but will ultimately be pleased with her side avoiding what happened against Villa to secure the result and a clean sheet.

Is this a late chance for Birmingham City?

Lucy Bronze brings a player down on the edge of the box and the referee awards a free kick.

It's Oceane Hurtre to deliver, but Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton punches it clear.

Gilly Flaherty
Former WSL defender on BBC Two

London City Lionesses were a little bit rattled when Hutton got the goal but they just turned up the gear and were able to carry on scoring goals.

It's disappointing for Charlton, it's not a great way to lose. Good reaction from London City as a reaction to last weekend's West Ham game.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor makes three changes.

I can't believe we're seeing Alyssa Thompson come off without a goal or an assist, she's been so dangerous this afternoon.

Sjoeke Nusken takes in the applause of the fans as she walks round the pitch to the bench, with Kadeisha Buchanan also making way.

It's Natalie Bjorn, Giulia Dragoni, and Katie McCabe who replace them.

After a dominant London City performance, the match stats do not make pleasant reading for Charlton fans.

Gilly Flaherty
Former WSL defender on BBC Two

Many players could've got player of the match today, but I think it's been Isobel Goodwin she caused such a problems down the centre of the pitch, it was a constant battle down the side of the pitch.

Chelsea are slowing things down now.

They've got their second goal and are happy to pass the ball between themselves until the whistle.

It's all over at The Valley.

It's a dominant victory for London City who bounce back from last week's defeat with an impressive display.

Charlton had some decent moments and opened their WSL goals account with a stunner from Jodie Hutton, but ultimately they couldn't compete with London City's quality.

Gilly Flaherty
Former WSL defender on BBC Two

From a Charlton point of view, we haven't seen Hutton much in this second half. She's so important to them, when she has it at her feet, you know she can make something happen. It's a shame they haven't been able to find her more.

Great save from Sophie Whitehouse, who somehow palms a Nikita Parris header at the far post onto the woodwork.

Alexia Putellas glides through midfield and feeds Nikita Parris to her right.

Nicole Anyomi is in oceans of space in the middle, but Parris doesn't get her head up. Her cross eventually finds Anyomi but she's under pressure and can't finish.

Birmingham City make a triple change.

Lily Crosthwaite, Neve Herron, and Wilma Leidhammar come off.

Veatriki Sarri, Shannon Cooke, and Chancelle Effa Effa are on.

Gilly Flaherty
Former WSL defender on BBC Two

Lobato does brilliantly, it's sloppy with an unconfident pass back to the keeper. Lobato manages to get back in time though.

What a clearance!

London City forward Nicole Anyomi runs onto a loose ball and prods it through the legs of goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse who is well off her line.

The ball runs towards the empty goal and looks certain to go in, but Charlton defender Lucia Lobato sprints back and clears off the goal-line. Some effort that.

It's almost a goal straight out of Barcelona.

London City defender Mapi Leon whips in a great first time cross from the left straight onto the boot of Alexia Putellas, but her cushioned volley is gathered by Sophie Whitehouse.

Alexia Putellas plays in Nicole Anyomi down the left side of the box with another exquisite pass.

The angle is against the German and she pokes the ball through the legs of Sophie Whitehouse, but the Charlton goalkeeper gets something on it and the ball trickles across the six yard box and is cleared.

Two more changes for London City as Maria Perez and Nikita Parris come on for Danielle van de Donk and Grace Geyoro.

Gilly Flaherty
Former WSL defender on BBC Two

It's a big step up for Charlton and it's going to be a difficult season for them. Not only are the other teams very competitive, the style of football that Charlton play with will make it difficult.

Birmingham City win it back high up the pitch and work it really nicely to Suzu Amano inside the box.

It's just about her first touch of the game, having just come on for Lee Geum-Min.

Her shot flies over the bar. That was another good chance for the host. Can they find a leveller?