In a highly anticipated clash, Arsenal Women are set to face Chelsea Women in the Women’s Champions League quarter-final on March 24, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 8 PM GMT.
The match comes at a crucial time for both teams, who have struggled in the Women’s Super League (WSL) title race. Arsenal, currently unbeaten in their two WSL meetings against Chelsea this season, will be without key player Leah Williamson due to a hamstring issue.
Arsenal’s manager has confirmed that they will also miss long-term absentees Manuela Zinsberger and Katie Reid, adding to their challenges ahead of the knockout stage.
On the other side, Chelsea Women manager Sonia Bompastor has made five changes to her starting lineup, which includes notable players like Sandy Baltimore, Lucy Bronze, Kadeisha Buchanan, Naomi Girma, and Lauren James. However, Chelsea will also be without star forward Sam Kerr, who has just returned from the Asian Cup final.
Both teams are eyeing European success as a potential highlight of their season, given their current standings in the WSL. The winners of this tie will advance to face either Wolfsburg or Lyon in the semi-finals.
The match will be broadcast live on BBC Two and Disney+, allowing fans to catch all the action as it unfolds.
Renee Slegers commented on Williamson’s absence, stating, “Leah Williamson is not going to make it for tomorrow. She’s progressing well, but too early.” This highlights the ongoing injury challenges faced by both squads.
As the teams prepare for this crucial encounter, the stakes are high, and the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium is expected to be electric. Fans are eager to see which team will secure a spot in the next round of the prestigious tournament.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the lineups as both teams finalize their strategies for this pivotal match.
