OL Lyonnes Women v Chelsea Women is one of the headline fixtures of UEFA Women’s Champions League Matchday 2, with both teams arriving after winning their league-phase openers. OL Lyonnes beat Servette 8-0 in Switzerland, while Chelsea opened with a 1-0 home win over Austria Wien.
The match also brings Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor back to the club she previously coached, alongside assistant Camille Abily. Several Chelsea players have Lyon connections too, including Ellie Carpenter, Lucy Bronze, Kadeisha Buchanan and Melvine Malard.
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OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women match details
| Match information | Details |
| Competition | UEFA Women’s Champions League 2026/27 |
| Stage | League Phase — Matchday 2 |
| Date | Wednesday, 30 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 21:00 CEST / 20:00 BST / 21:00 SAST |
| Venue | Groupama Stadium, Décines, France |
| OL Lyonnes coach | Jonatan Giráldez |
| Chelsea coach | Sonia Bompastor |
| Referee | Marta Huerta de Aza (Spain) |
This is OL Lyonnes’ first home match of the 2026/27 European campaign. UEFA lists the fixture at the OL Stadium in Décines, while Chelsea identifies the venue as Parc Olympique Lyonnais; both refer to the Groupama Stadium complex.
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OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women team news
OL Lyonnes Women v Chelsea Women team news includes absences on both sides. Lyon are without former Chelsea winger Johanna Rytting Kaneryd after an anterior cruciate ligament injury, while Chelsea travel without Mayra Ramírez.
Erin Cuthbert and Manaka Matsukubo have also been listed as fitness doubts for Chelsea. Bompastor still has experienced options across the team, with Hannah Hampton, Naomi Girma, Kadeisha Buchanan, Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, Sjoeke Nüsken, Sandy Baltimore, Melvine Malard and Alyssa Thompson among the players available in the current squad.
Lyon have started the season with a high-scoring attack. Marie-Antoinette Katoto scored a hat-trick against Servette and Melchie Dumornay scored twice, while Ada Hegerberg, Selma Bacha, Lily Yohannes and Damaris Egurrola give Giráldez further options.
Possible OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women lineups
OL Lyonnes Women v Chelsea Women lineups will be confirmed close to kick-off, but the latest team-news reports point to strong starting XIs despite the unavailable players.
| OL Lyonnes possible XI | Chelsea possible XI |
| Christiane Endler | Hannah Hampton |
| Ashley Lawrence | Ellie Carpenter |
| Wendie Renard | Naomi Girma |
| Ingrid Engen | Kadeisha Buchanan |
| Salma Paralluelo | Katie McCabe |
| Lily Yohannes | Oriane Jean-François / Lexi Potter |
| Damaris Egurrola | Keira Walsh |
| Selma Bacha | Sjoeke Nüsken |
| Marie-Antoinette Katoto | Sandy Baltimore |
| Ada Hegerberg | Melvine Malard |
| Melchie Dumornay | Alyssa Thompson |
The final Chelsea midfield could change depending on Cuthbert’s fitness, while Lyon have enough attacking depth to alter their front line without changing the overall threat.
OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women stats and form
OL Lyonnes Women v Chelsea Women stats underline the contrast in their Matchday 1 wins. Lyon scored eight without reply at Servette, while Chelsea relied on Wieke Kaptein’s long-range goal to beat Austria Wien 1-0.
| Team | UWCL Matchday 1 | Domestic start |
| OL Lyonnes | Won 8-0 at Servette | Three wins from three; 9 points, +19 goal difference |
| Chelsea | Beat Austria Wien 1-0 | Three wins and one draw from first four WSL matches |
Lyon have also been scoring heavily in France and sit top of the Arkema Première Ligue after three matches. Chelsea entered the European trip after a 1-0 league win over Arsenal.
OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women H2H
OL Lyonnes Women v Chelsea Women H2H consists of four previous UEFA Women’s Champions League meetings. Lyon have two wins, Chelsea have one and one match ended in a draw, with Lyon leading the aggregate scoring 5-4.
| Date | Stage | Result |
| 30 Mar 2023 | UWCL quarter-final, second leg | Chelsea 1-2 OL Lyonnes after extra time; Chelsea won shoot-out 4-3 |
| 22 Mar 2023 | UWCL quarter-final, first leg | OL Lyonnes 0-1 Chelsea |
| 28 Apr 2019 | UWCL semi-final, second leg | Chelsea 1-1 OL Lyonnes |
| 21 Apr 2019 | UWCL semi-final, first leg | OL Lyonnes 2-1 Chelsea |
Chelsea eliminated Lyon on penalties in the 2022/23 quarter-final after the tie finished level on aggregate. Lyon had previously knocked Chelsea out in the 2018/19 semi-finals.
Key players and tactical match-up
Katoto enters the match after scoring three against Servette, while Dumornay’s two goals in the same game showed how Lyon can attack through more than one route. Hegerberg remains another central option, and Bacha can create width and delivery from the left.
Chelsea’s defensive structure will be tested by that variety. Walsh and Nüsken can help protect the centre, while the pace of Baltimore and Thompson gives Chelsea a route forward when possession changes. Malard’s familiarity with Lyon adds another angle to Bompastor’s attacking choices.
The coaching connection matters tactically as well. Bompastor knows many of the structures and players at Lyon, but Giráldez’s current team has started the season with a different attacking profile and considerable depth.
OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women prediction and match outlook
OL Lyonnes Women v Chelsea Women prediction analysis starts with Lyon’s exceptional scoring form and home advantage, but Chelsea’s recent results and defensive record make this a much stronger test than Lyon faced on Matchday 1.
Lyon are likely to try to establish territory early and use their attacking numbers around the penalty area. Chelsea may be more selective with the ball and look for moments to attack space through Baltimore, Thompson and Malard.
The previous four European meetings produced only one match in which either side won by more than a single goal. That history does not determine this fixture, but it shows how competitive the matchup has been when the clubs have met in Europe.
OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women live stream and where to watch
OL Lyonnes Women v Chelsea Women live stream availability depends on territory. Chelsea has confirmed Disney+ coverage in the UK, while UEFA’s match page provides territory-specific broadcast information.
For viewers in South Africa, check the current local UEFA Women’s Champions League listings before kick-off rather than assuming the UK platform applies locally. The match starts at 21:00 SAST.
Official club match centres and live-score services will also provide the confirmed starting lineups, goals, cards, substitutions and match statistics.
OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women highlights and results
OL Lyonnes Women v Chelsea Women results and highlights will become available after the final whistle through official competition and club channels according to territorial rights. UEFA already carries highlights from both teams’ Matchday 1 victories.
Lyon’s opening highlights feature the 8-0 win over Servette, while Chelsea’s Matchday 1 recap includes Kaptein’s winning goal against Austria Wien.
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OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women FAQs
When is OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women?
The UEFA Women’s Champions League match is on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
What time is OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women in South Africa?
Kick-off is at 21:00 SAST. The match begins at 21:00 local time in France and 20:00 BST in the UK.
Where is OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women being played?
The match is at Groupama Stadium, also referred to as Parc Olympique Lyonnais, in Décines near Lyon.
What stage of the Women’s Champions League is the match?
It is Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase.
Who coaches OL Lyonnes Women?
Jonatan Giráldez is OL Lyonnes head coach.
Who coaches Chelsea Women?
Sonia Bompastor is Chelsea head coach and returns to face her former club.
What happened in the teams’ first UWCL matches this season?
OL Lyonnes beat Servette 8-0, while Chelsea beat Austria Wien 1-0.
What is the OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women H2H record?
Across four previous UWCL meetings, Lyon have two wins, Chelsea have one and there has been one draw.
Where can I watch OL Lyonnes Women vs Chelsea Women?
Broadcast rights vary by territory. Disney+ has the UK rights for this match; South African viewers should check current local UWCL listings.
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Conclusion
OL Lyonnes Women v Chelsea Women brings together two Matchday 1 winners with very different opening results. Lyon arrive after scoring eight at Servette, while Chelsea travel to France after successive 1-0 wins over Austria Wien and Arsenal.
The return of Bompastor and several former Lyon players gives the fixture added familiarity, but the key questions are on the pitch: whether Chelsea can contain Lyon’s early-season attack and whether the French champions can break down a Chelsea side that has been difficult to score against.
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