Sam Kerr bids emotional Chelsea farewell with record-equalling goal
Sam Kerr scored a winning volley in her final match for Chelsea, equalling Fran Kirby's club record of 115 Women's Super League goals. The emotional farewell at Stamford Bridge marked the end of her six-and-a-half-year tenure with the club, during which she won numerous titles. Kerr is expected to continue her career in the NWSL in the United States.
- ▪Sam Kerr scored her 115th goal for Chelsea, tying Fran Kirby's all-time club record in the Women's Super League.
- ▪She played her final match for Chelsea in a 1-0 win over Manchester United, securing third place and a spot in the Champions League qualifiers.
- ▪Kerr, who won five WSL titles and three FA Cups with Chelsea, is rumored to be joining an NWSL team in the US.
- ▪Millie Bright also bid farewell to Chelsea after a 20-trophy career with the club.
- ▪Kerr shared the pitch with her one-year-old son Jagger during the post-match celebrations.
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Sam Kerr ties Chelsea's goals record in final Women's Super League matchTopic:MatildasSun 17 May 2026 at 6:54amSun 17 May 2026 at 6:54amSun 17 May 2026 at 6:54amSam Kerr and injured English star Millie Bright waved goodbye to Chelsea. (Getty Images: Harriet Lander/Chelsea FC)In short:Sam Kerr has tied the record for the most goals for Chelsea in the Women's Super League.Kerr was playing her final match for the Blues after six-and-a-half years with the London club.What's next?Kerr is rumoured to be set for another stint in the NWSL in her wife Kristie Mewis's native US.abc.net.au/news/sam-kerr-ties-chelsea-wsl-goals-record-in-final-match/106689094Link copiedShareShare articleSam Kerr has put a glorious seal on her Chelsea career, scoring a virtuoso winning goal against Manchester United in…
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