Malard and Baltimore inspire Chelsea in comeback win over Palace

Chelsea required the help of super-sub Sandy Baltimore to avoid a first-ever defeat to Crystal Palace as they came from behind to win 3-1 at the 360 Engage Stadium.

The Blues dominated from the opening stages, having two efforts cleared off the line and forcing Pauline Payraud-Magnin into a smart double save inside the first 15 minutes. They were punished for not taking their chances, as Molly Bartrip bundled home from a corner to score Palace's first goal against Chelsea in eight games between the two teams.