Chelsea's strong start to the season continued with victory over Roma in the Women's Champions League.

Sonia Bompastor's side have two wins and a draw from their opening three league phase matches and remain unbeaten in all competitions this season.

It was not a clinical display but Chelsea did more than enough to earn their victory, creating numerous chances and dominating play.

Substitute Ellie Carpenter provided the opening goal, coming on at half-time and slotting the ball past goalkeeper Rachele Baldi six minutes later.

She was one of four players left out of the starting XI as Bompastor rotated and managed her squad effectively, making changes early in the second half.

It had the desired impact as Chelsea got their noses in front and were comfortable holding on to their lead against a stubborn, but quiet Roma side.

They confirmed victory with a minute left when defender Kadeisha Buchanan headed in a Wieke Kaptein corner to round off a comfortable night for the hosts.

Before Carpenter's goal, Chelsea had several chances to score including a cross from Alyssa Thompson that was tipped on to the crossbar.

England striker Aggie Beever-Jones also failed to take advantage when she was played in behind by goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, while Melvine Malard fired wide in the second half and Lauren James had an effort saved.

The result kept Chelsea in a promising position to qualify for the knockout stages, having already come away from giants Lyon with a point last month.

More to follow.

Chelsea's strong start to the season continued with victory over Roma in the Women's Champions League.

Sonia Bompastor's side have two wins and a draw from their opening three league phase matches and remain unbeaten in all competitions this season.

It was not a clinical display but Chelsea did more than enough to earn their victory, creating numerous chances and dominating play.

Substitute Ellie Carpenter provided the opening goal, coming on at half-time and slotting the ball past goalkeeper Rachele Baldi six minutes later.

She was one of four players left out of the starting XI as Bompastor rotated and managed her squad effectively, making changes early in the second half.

It had the desired impact as Chelsea got their noses in front and were comfortable holding on to their lead against a stubborn, but quiet Roma side.

They confirmed victory with a minute left when defender Kadeisha Buchanan headed in a Wieke Kaptein corner to round off a comfortable night for the hosts.

Before Carpenter's goal, Chelsea had several chances to score including a cross from Alyssa Thompson that was tipped on to the crossbar.

England striker Aggie Beever-Jones also failed to take advantage when she was played in behind by goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, while Melvine Malard fired wide in the second half and Lauren James had an effort saved.

The result kept Chelsea in a promising position to qualify for the knockout stages, having already come away from giants Lyon with a point last month.

More to follow.

Chelsea's strong start to the season continued with victory over Roma in the Women's Champions League.

Sonia Bompastor's side have two wins and a draw from their opening three league phase matches and remain unbeaten in all competitions this season.

It was not a clinical display but Chelsea did more than enough to earn their victory, creating numerous chances and dominating play.

Substitute Ellie Carpenter provided the opening goal, coming on at half-time and slotting the ball past goalkeeper Rachele Baldi six minutes later.

She was one of four players left out of the starting XI as Bompastor rotated and managed her squad effectively, making changes early in the second half.

It had the desired impact as Chelsea got their noses in front and were comfortable holding on to their lead against a stubborn, but quiet Roma side.

They confirmed victory with a minute left when defender Kadeisha Buchanan headed in a Wieke Kaptein corner to round off a comfortable night for the hosts.

Before Carpenter's goal, Chelsea had several chances to score including a cross from Alyssa Thompson that was tipped on to the crossbar.

England striker Aggie Beever-Jones also failed to take advantage when she was played in behind by goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, while Melvine Malard fired wide in the second half and Lauren James had an effort saved.

The result kept Chelsea in a promising position to qualify for the knockout stages, having already come away from giants Lyon with a point last month.

More to follow.