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

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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