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Chelsea hosts Austria Wien in UEFA Women’s Champions League opener

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Chelsea hosts Austria Wien in UEFA Women’s Champions League opener
Summary

Chelsea Women face Austria Wien in their UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage match at Plough Lane, Wimbledon, on September 23, 2026. Chelsea, coming off a 2-0 victory against Birmingham, aims to maintain momentum despite injury concerns for key players, including Lauren James. Austria Wien, fresh from winning the Austrian league for the first time, enters the match with a relatively healthy squad, though defender Yvonne Weilharter's fitness is uncertain. This match marks the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.

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  • •Match is set for September 23, 2026, at 20:00 BST.
  • •Chelsea's captain Erin Cuthbert returns to training but may not play.
  • •Austria Wien won the Austrian league for the first time in history.
  • •Chelsea defeated Birmingham 2-0 in their last match.
  • •Streaming available on Disney+ in the UK and CBS Sports Network in the USA.
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Chelsea opened their Women’s Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Austria Vienna, but Sonia Bompastor’s side were made to work far harder than expected at Plough Lane.Wieke Kaptein’...

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