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Chelsea Explores Shared Stadium with AFC Wimbledon for Women’s Team

1/30/2026

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Chelsea is considering sharing Plough Lane with AFC Wimbledon for their women's team.
Chelsea's women's team currently plays at Kingsmeadow (capacity 4,850) and sometimes at Stamford Bridge (40,000) with lower attendance.
Plough Lane can host 9,000 fans and has permission to expand to 20,000.
Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea's head coach, said discussions about future stadium plans are ongoing.
Chelsea bought Kingsmeadow from AFC Wimbledon in 2015.

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Chelsea is considering sharing Plough Lane with AFC Wimbledon for their women's team.
Chelsea's women's team currently plays at Kingsmeadow (capacity 4,850) and sometimes at Stamford Bridge (40,000) with lower attendance.
Plough Lane can host 9,000 fans and has permission to expand to 20,000.
Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea's head coach, said discussions about future stadium plans are ongoing.
Chelsea bought Kingsmeadow from AFC Wimbledon in 2015.