London Ladies Cup 2026: photos & results

Tournament report

Chelsea FC win the London Ladies Cup 2026

The London Ladies Cup 2026 brought twelve of the strongest girls U16 academy teams in Europe and beyond to Epsom College, just outside London. Clubs including Chelsea FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa, FC Bayern München, OL Lyonnes, Red Bull Salzburg, Kolbotn and HJK Helsinki played three days of high-level football on immaculate grass pitches, with all teams staying and dining on campus.

Chelsea FC beat Kolbotn in the semi-final, while Aston Villa came from behind against Arsenal. The final between Chelsea FC and Aston Villa ended 0–0 after normal time; Chelsea's goalkeeper made two saves in the shootout to win the London Ladies Cup for the second year in a row. Kolbotn took third place by beating Arsenal.