Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 5 Sept 2026
McCabe: Chelsea draw 'frustrating' but no panic yet
Chelsea's Katie McCabe admits the draw with Aston Villa wasn't up to their usual standard.


Chelsea
team
Competition
Women's Super League
Season
2026-27
What happened. Chelsea drew with Aston Villa in the Women's Super League, a result Katie McCabe described as 'frustrating'.
- McCabe says the result is not Chelsea's standard.
- She stressed there is 'no need to panic' as it's early in the season.
“It's not Chelsea's standard.”
— Katie McCabe
Chelsea will look to bounce back as the WSL season continues.
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