Your Guide to Watching the Subway Women’s League Cup
The Semi-Finals of the Subway Women’s League Cup Take Place This Week
The highly anticipated semi-finals of the Subway Women’s League Cup are set to take place this week, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, and West Ham all battling for a place in the final. The competition has reached its thrilling final stages, with some of England’s top teams vying for silverware.
Arsenal Seek a Third Consecutive Title
Arsenal will be aiming to continue their dominance in the competition, having defeated Chelsea in two consecutive finals. The Gunners lifted the trophy in 2023 with a 3-1 victory and defended their title in 2024 with a dramatic 1-0 win courtesy of Stina Blackstenius’ late goal. Now, they are looking to complete a historic three-peat by securing yet another Subway Women’s League Cup title.
Teams’ Journey to the Semi-Finals
Three of the four remaining teams—Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City—entered the tournament at a later stage due to their involvement in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. This gave them a distinct advantage, having played just one game before reaching the semi-finals.
West Ham United, however, had a different path. Sitting eighth in the Women’s Super League, the Hammers will be throwing all their focus into this tournament. Their manager, Rehanne Skinner, knows this is their best chance at silverware this season.
Who Won the Subway Women’s League Cup Last Year?
Arsenal’s Recent Dominance
Arsenal emerged victorious last season, winning the 2024 final against Chelsea in a dramatic 1-0 win. Stina Blackstenius’ extra-time goal secured their triumph in Wolverhampton. This was a repeat of the 2023 final, where the Gunners also defeated Chelsea, this time with a 3-1 scoreline at Selhurst Park.
Since the Subway Women’s League Cup was founded in 2011, only Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City have won the trophy. The Gunners lead the pack with seven titles, while Manchester City have won it four times, their last triumph coming in 2022. Chelsea, despite their domestic dominance, have only lifted the trophy twice and have suffered final defeats in the last three consecutive seasons.
Subway Women’s League Cup Semi-Final Fixtures
Chelsea vs West Ham United
- Date: Wednesday, February 5
- Time: 19:00 GMT
- Venue: Kingsmeadow
- How They Got Here: Chelsea defeated Durham 5-0 in the quarter-finals, while West Ham edged out Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-1 victory.
- Previous Semi-Final Encounters: West Ham have reached the Subway Women’s League Cup semi-finals twice before—both times against Chelsea. Unfortunately for them, they suffered heavy defeats: 6-0 in 2021 and 7-0 in 2023.
Arsenal vs Manchester City
- Date: Thursday, February 6
- Time: 19:00 GMT
- Venue: Meadow Park
- How They Got Here: Arsenal aim to claim their third consecutive Subway Women’s League Cup title after beating Chelsea in the last two finals. Manchester City, who last won the competition in 2022, will be determined to return to the top.
- What’s at Stake: Arsenal are looking to extend their League Cup dominance, while Manchester City seek their first major silverware since their 2022 triumph.
How to Watch the Subway Women’s League Cup Semi-Finals
Fans across the world can watch both semi-finals live through multiple streaming options:
Broadcast Options
| Fixture | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| Chelsea vs West Ham | BBC iPlayer & Barclays WSL YouTube |
| Arsenal vs Manchester City | BBC iPlayer & Barclays WSL YouTube |
Both Kingsmeadow and Meadow Park are set to host exciting matchups that will determine the finalists for the Subway Women’s League Cup final.
The Subway Women’s League Cup Final: Key Details
The 2024/25 Subway Women’s League Cup final will take place at Pride Park Stadium, home of Derby County.
Final Venue Details
- Location: Pride Park Stadium, Derby
- Date: Saturday, March 15
- Kick-Off Time: 12:15 PM GMT
- Capacity: 33,597
This marks another major event for Pride Park, which previously hosted the 2009 FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Sunderland. The Subway Women’s League Cup final will look to break the attendance record set last season, when 21,462 fans watched Arsenal defeat Chelsea at Molineux.
Can Arsenal Complete the Hat-Trick?
The biggest question ahead of the Subway Women’s League Cup semi-finals is whether Arsenal can maintain their dominance and secure a historic third straight title. Chelsea, on the other hand, are desperate to avenge their past defeats and finally lift the trophy again. Manchester City and West Ham will be eager to disrupt the usual pecking order and claim silverware of their own.
With the semi-finals set to deliver high-stakes drama, and the final at Pride Park promising a record-breaking crowd, the Subway Women’s League Cup is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling competitions in women’s football this season.
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