Two clubs consistently among Europe’s elite face each other in France today. The hosts are looking to revive their days of dominating the continent, beating every opponent in their way to a title. The visitors came close to glory on a few occasions, but were never able to fetch it for themselves.
Coming out on top of a trip to OL Lyonnes’ home turf would be a boon for Chelsea Women. It’s not an impossible task, but it is one hell of a challenge for a team that have yet to look the part against opponents of the French outfit’s calibre this season.
OL Lyonnes starting eleven:
Grohs | Bacha, Tarciane, Engen, Paraluello, Yohannes, Egurrola, Brand, Dumornay, Katoto, Weir
Substitutes from: Endler, Balhadj, Renard, Lawrence, Sangaré, Shrader, Benyahia, Swierot, Bècho, Chawinga, Hegerberg, Joseph
Chelsea starting lineup (3-4-3):
Hampton | Bronze (c), Buchanan, Buurman | Carpenter, Walsh, Potter, Nüsken | Kaptein, Malard, Thompson
Substitutes from: Peng, Spencer, Pelz, Bjorn, Las, Dragoni, Brown, Hamano, Baltimore, James, Beever-Jones
Date / Time: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 20.00 BST; 3pm EDT
Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu, France
Referee: Marta Huerta de Aza (ESP)
On TV: none (UK); CBS Sports Golazo, ESPN Deportes (USA); elsewhere
Streaming: Disney+ (UK); ESPN+, fuboTV, Paramount+ (USA)