Sam Kerr breaks Chelsea Women’s Super League goal record at Leicester

Sam Kerr has become Chelsea’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Women’s Super League after heading her 64th league goal for the club against Leicester City.

The prolific Australian international found the back of the net to give the reigning champions an early lead on their travels.

In doing so, the talismanic forward overtakes her long-time teammate Fran Kirby in the historical scoring charts.

A historic milestone for the forward

Kirby previously held the prestigious benchmark, having been a foundational pillar of the West London side’s modern domestic dominance.

However, the formidable Matildas captain has now cemented her own remarkable legacy at the pinnacle of the club’s records.

Since arriving in England midway through the 2019-20 campaign, the lightning-fast striker has consistently terrorised opposition defences.

Continuing domestic dominance

Her latest landmark moment perfectly encapsulates the clinical aerial threat she brings to the attacking line.

Securing an advantage against the Foxes further highlights the relentless attacking rhythm of the defending league title holders.

As the current domestic campaign progresses, this newly established individual record will only strengthen her reputation as one of the sport’s greatest ever imports.