2026 Women's League Cup final
Football match
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The 2026 Women's League Cup final was the fifteenth final of the Women's League Cup, England's secondary cup competition for women's football teams and its primary league cup tournament. It took place on 15 March 2026, at Ashton Gate, and was contested by Chelsea and Manchester United. Chelsea made their seventh consecutive (and seventh overall) appearance in a League Cup final, having won the previous edition. Manchester United contested their first League Cup final.
| Event | 2025–26 Women's League Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 15 March 2026 | ||||||
| Venue | Ashton Gate, Bristol | ||||||
| Player of the Match | Lauren James (Chelsea) | ||||||
| Referee | Grace Lowe | ||||||
| Attendance | 21,619 | ||||||
Chelsea won the match 2–0 and clinched their fourth title.[1]
Route to the final
Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first.
| Chelsea | ||
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| Round | Opposition | Score |
| GS | Bye | |
| QF | Liverpool (A) | 9–1 |
| SF | Manchester City (A) | 1–0 |
| Key: (H) = Home; (A) = Away | ||
| Manchester United | ||
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| Round | Opposition | Score |
| GS | Bye | |
| QF | Tottenham Hotspur (H) | 2–1 |
| SF | Arsenal (A) | 1–0 |
| Key: (H) = Home; (A) = Away | ||
Chelsea
Chelsea entered the competition in the knockout stage due to their participation in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Manchester United
Manchester United entered the competition in the knockout stage due to their participation in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
In the quarter-final, they were drawn at home to Tottenham Hotspur.[3]
Match
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| Chelsea | 2–0 | Manchester United |
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Match rules
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