As Chelsea’s festive countdown continues, the club is celebrating one of the greatest forwards ever to wear the blue shirt. Today’s Chelsea Advent feature shines the spotlight on six unforgettable goals from Sam Kerr — moments that underline why the Australian striker sits among the club’s all-time greats.
Across Chelsea’s 120-year history, many elite forwards have passed through Stamford Bridge, but Kerr’s impact has been exceptional. Since arriving in 2020, she has collected 12 major trophies and scored an astonishing 104 goals in just 142 appearances. Her strikes haven’t just filled highlight reels — many have decided league titles, cup finals, and historic European nights.
One of the most emotional moments came when Kerr reached her 100th Chelsea goal, marking her return after more than 18 months out with a serious knee injury. It was a reminder of both her resilience and her importance to the team.
Wembley Magic: FA Cup Final vs Arsenal (2021)
Kerr’s first FA Cup final appearance could hardly have gone better. Chelsea faced Arsenal at Wembley in December 2021, with the unusual winter date caused by the COVID-19 shutdown earlier that year.
After Fran Kirby opened the scoring, Kerr took over. She struck twice in the second half, with her second goal — a perfectly judged chip over Manuela Zinsberger — leaving fans and teammates stunned. Even Kerr herself admitted she surprised herself with the finish, calling it a dream moment played out in front of a huge crowd returning after the pandemic.
Title-Decider: Manchester United (2022)
Few games carry more pressure than a final-day title showdown, and Chelsea needed victory over Manchester United to secure a historic third consecutive Women’s Super League crown.
Trailing at half-time, Chelsea roared back, with Kerr delivering two stunning volleys. Her second goal, a dipping strike over England goalkeeper Mary Earps, sealed both the match and the title. Kerr later admitted it was a split-second decision — one that could have gone very wrong but instead became one of the defining goals of her career.
Champions League Class vs PSG (2022)
Kerr may have scored more important goals, but her strike against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League stands out for its pure quality. From outside the box, she unleashed a left-footed shot that flew into the top corner.
The forward joked afterward that she doesn’t score many goals on her left foot, but said she instantly knew the effort was special as soon as it left her boot.
Last-Gasp Drama: Aston Villa (2022)
In the tight WSL title race, Chelsea needed a win against Aston Villa — and Villa pushed them all the way. Kerr had a goal ruled out late on, but she refused to be denied.
Deep into stoppage time, she raced onto a long pass from goalkeeper Zecira Musovic and calmly finished, securing a crucial victory. Chelsea would go on to lift the league title again, and Kerr later described the moment as one of the most memorable of her career.
European Hat-Trick Night: Paris FC (2023)
Kerr’s first Champions League hat-trick arrived under the lights at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea swept aside Paris FC. She scored three times, but it was her final goal — a composed finish after spotting the goalkeeper off her line that stood out most.
The Australian admitted tricky conditions made the chance uncomfortable, but quick thinking allowed her to lift the ball over the keeper and complete a special night.
Goal No.100: Aston Villa Comeback (2025)
Perhaps the most emotional of all came at Villa Park in September 2025. Making her return after more than 600 days out with a knee ligament injury, Kerr came off the bench and struck in stoppage time to reach 100 Chelsea goals.
The finish itself was scrappy, but the significance was immense. Mobbed by teammates at full-time, Kerr later described the milestone as one of the proudest achievements of her life — the result of years of sacrifice, dedication, and relentless work.
