Matildas ⁤superstar Sam Kerr marked her return from a 20-month injury absence with a dramatic goal, bringing her tally to 100⁣ for Chelsea. The goal came in the 93rd minute of Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League on Sunday,‍ September 8, 2024 The Guardian.

Kerr ⁢had been‍ an unused substitute in Chelsea’s opening‍ match against Manchester City. Her introduction against Aston Villa proved immediately⁣ impactful,as she converted ⁢a loose ball in the Villa box from close ⁤range,securing the win and reaching the century mark for the club.

Kerr’s Injury and ⁢Road to Recovery

Kerr suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)⁢ injury in⁢ January 2024 during⁢ a training camp with ⁤the Matildas ABC News. The injury sidelined her for a meaningful period, ruling⁢ her out of key matches ⁤for both Chelsea and the Australian national team. Her recovery involved extensive rehabilitation and‍ a carefully managed return-to-play program.

The injury was a major blow for both Chelsea and Australia, as Kerr is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the ⁢world. Her absence was keenly felt during‍ the Matildas’ campaign at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Chelsea’s Victory Over Aston Villa

Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa was a ⁣strong start to their Women’s Super League title⁣ defense. Sjoeke Nüsken opened the scoring for Chelsea in the ⁣24th minute, followed by a goal from Mia Fishel in the 62nd minute. Kerr’s late goal sealed the victory after Villa had pulled one back through Rachel Daly in the 84th minute Chelsea FC Official ‍Website.

Sam Kerr’s Chelsea Career Statistics

Here’s a table summarizing Sam Kerr’s goal-scoring record for Chelsea (as of September 14, 2025):