Premier League giants Sydney-bound in $25m coup, Sam Kerr also set to star with Chelsea Down Under

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Premier League giants Sydney-bound in $25m coup, Sam Kerr also set to star with Chelsea Down Under

Australian football fans are in for a treat next year with a visit from Premier League heavyweights clubs Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

The London clubs will play in the ‘Sydney Super Cup’ in July-August, while Sam Kerr’s Chelsea women’s side is also coming Down Under.

“It’s expected to inject $25 million into the local economy,” Nine’s Gabrielle Boyle said.

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Cole Palmer of Chelsea is confronted by Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Fraser Forster. Offside via Getty Images

Chelsea will take on Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium on July 28 before Spurs play against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on July 29.

Chelsea and Spurs will then clash in the first-ever London derby played outside of England at Accor Stadium on August 1.

“Sydney is one of the world’s most iconic locations for sport and I’m excited to be able to take the team there to play two matches, including one against one of our biggest rivals,” Spurs manager Thomas Frank said.

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Thomas Frank of Tottenham Hotspur applauds the fans. Getty

“I’ve heard all about our passionate fanbase in Australia and it’s something the club is very proud of.

“I can’t wait to experience that for myself and I know the supporters will love the opportunity to watch us take on Sydney FC and Chelsea in their home country.

“While in Sydney, as well as engaging with our fans, it’s important that we explore the local area and celebrate its culture – that is something we are all looking forward to.”

Spurs beat Sydney FC 1-0 at Accor Stadium 11 years ago, with Harry Kane scoring the winner.

The 2025-26 preseason games will take place after the men’s World Cup, which ends on July 19.

Kerr’s side will take on the A-League Women’s All-Stars at Allianz Stadium on August 12.

Sam Kerr of Chelsea celebrates scoring her team’s sixth goal. Getty

Meanwhile, Chelsea’s reign of invincibility came to an end as Everton delivered a 1-0 upset in the Women’s Super League to end a 34 game unbeaten run.

The champions had not tasted defeat in the league since May last year but saw their 585 day unbeaten streak snapped by Japan’s Honoka Hayashi, who capitalised on a Toni Payne cross to score the winner at the far post.

The defeat was their first WSL loss since the closing stages of the 2023-24 campaign and marked the end of an historic run for Chelsea, who won last season’s title without losing a game.

“I think today is a game where we have to prove ourselves coming up against the champions. For us, we did that today,” Everton defender Ruby Mace told the BBC.

“I’m so proud of my team and so proud of Everton… sweat, blood and tears today. I couldn’t be prouder of this team.

“We said at halftime, the only ones who will beat this team are the ones who put their body on the line.”

It was Everton’s second victory of the season as they moved up to ninth while it was Sonia Bompastor’s first WSL loss as Chelsea coach after she took over from Emma Hayes last season.

The result also leaves Chelsea trailing leaders Manchester City by six points after 10 games.

City are on 27 points after they beat Leicester City 3-0 with three late goals, including a double and an assist from Bunny Shaw.