Brighton 0-0 Chelsea: Emma Hayes' side miss chance to close gap on WSL leaders Arsenal

Chelsea missed the chance to close the gap on Women's Super League leaders Arsenal as they were held by Brighton.

Emma Hayes' side, who started the day four points behind the Gunners, dominated possession but could not find a breakthrough from their 26 attempts.

Brighton withstood the pressure and defended resolutely, with goalkeeper Megan Walsh making a number of important saves.

Erin Cuthbert also hit the crossbar to sum up Chelsea's frustration.

Following a run in which they scored in 59 consecutive WSL matches, this is the first time Chelsea have failed to score in consecutive league games since October 2018.

Despite making it seven successive games without scoring themselves, the result means Brighton put an end to their run of consecutive defeats.

More to follow.

Formation 3-4-3

Formation 3-4-3

Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Chelsea Women 0.

Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Chelsea Women 0.

Foul by Bethany England (Chelsea Women).

Maya Le Tissier (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Aileen Whelan.

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Aileen Whelan.

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Ellie Brazil replaces Danielle Carter.

Attempt saved. Danielle Carter (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the top centre of the goal.

Foul by Bethany England (Chelsea Women).

Maya Le Tissier (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Jonna Andersson (Chelsea Women).

Danielle Carter (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt saved. Bethany England (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the