Champions to leave Kingsmeadow at end of campaign
‘It’s for every player to have worn shirt,’ says open letter
Chelsea Women have announced that Stamford Bridge will host all their Women’s Super League games from next season. They will become the fourth top-flight club to move their women’s team to their main stadium as they look to increase visibility and the supporter base.
The decision came after consultation with players, partners, the Chelsea fan advisory board and other Chelsea Women fan groups. The eight-time English champions will leave Kingsmeadow, their base for nearly a decade, for the 40,000-capacity stadium, bringing the team to the heart of west London.
“This moment is not just for us,” the players wrote in an open letter to fans. “It’s for every player to have worn the Chelsea badge. It’s for every person who has pushed the women’s game forward. It’s for every supporter who has been with us on our incredible journey.
