FC Twente return to the UEFA Women’s Champions League hoping to bounce back from last season’s heavy defeats to Chelsea. The Dutch side have started their domestic campaign in perfect fashion, topping the Vrouwen Eredivisie with four wins from four, while Chelsea arrive as reigning English champions and one of Europe’s most formidable teams. Both sides will look to carry their winning momentum into this clash, which promises an exciting showdown as Twente aim to challenge the Blues on European soil once again.
In this FC Twente vs. Chelsea match preview, we bring you everything you need to know about this Women’s Champions League fixture, from predicted lineups and team news to where you can watch the game and kick-off time.Â
Match Preview Quick Info:
- đź—“Â Date: October 8, 2025
- 🏟 Stadium: Leigh Sports Village
- ⏰ Kick-off: 21:00 CEST
- 📺 Watch: Disney+
FC Twente vs. Chelsea Preview: Team News & Possible Lineups
FC Twente Women Football Team vs Chelsea Women Football Team Lineups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News FC Twente
FC Twente have made a perfect start to their domestic campaign, topping the Vrouwen Eredivisie with four wins from four and a narrow two-point cushion over Ajax. Their strong form also carried into Europe, where they comfortably dispatched GKS Katowice 8–1 on aggregate to book their spot in the Women’s Champions League league phase. We expect a fully fit squad for Corina Dekker to face Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League.
What the coach has to say
Head coach Corina Dekker on facing Chelsea: “We want to do things differently than last year [when Twente lost 3-1 at home and 6-1 away against Chelsea]. The team gave away a lot of space because we pressed so high, then [Chelsea] just played through them. Chelsea are a world-class team, and we are not. That’s not a bad thing at all, but it means you have to be a bit smarter.”
Words from Captain Van Ginkel: “We’ve remained almost intact as a team [since last season] and have had another year to develop. We’ll approach things a little differently to last season. Back then, we went full-on pressing, one-on-one. I hope we’ve matured a bit and can address what we did wrong last year. All of Chelsea’s players are top quality, but we shouldn’t put ourselves down. We are not expected to win, but we can win.”
Team News Chelsea
Latest team update for Chelsea, including updates on Bronze, Charles, Girma and James:
“We decided for her [Macario] not to travel with the team. She will be fine for the weekend’s game against Tottenham, and all except for her, everyone who played on Friday is available.
“She [Macario] has a bit of inflammation around the Achilles. This is something we have been managing for weeks now, and we just felt maybe the best plan was for her to stay and not to have to travel with the team.”
Lucy Bronze, Niamh Charles, Naomi Girma, and Lauren James have also not travelled as they continue their respective recoveries from injury.
“They are training fully with the team now, so it’s really positive news. It’s too early for them to be involved in the game tomorrow, but they are in a good place to be available for the game against Tottenham.”
What the coach has to say
Head coach Sonia Bompastor on playing in the Women’s Champions League: “We are really excited to start a new format in this competition. Playing in the Champions League is the highest-level club competition, and we already said we have a lot of ambitions as a club at Chelsea. We want to perform at our best level in this competition and make sure we go as far as we can.”
FC Twente vs. Chelsea Lineups
With both sides enjoying strong domestic form, the focus now shifts to how they’ll line up on Wednesday night.
Potential FC Twente Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
- Lemey
- Vliek
Carleer - Knol
- Tuin
- Groenewegen
- Roord
- Van Ginkel
- Elberink
- Ravensbergen
- Proost
Potential Chelsea Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
- Hampton
- Baltimore
- Bright
- Bjorn
- Carpenter
- Walsh
- Cuthbert
- NĂĽsken
- Kaptein
- Rytting Kaneryd
- Beever-Jones
FC Twente vs. Chelsea: Previous Meetings & Stats
FC Twente and Chelsea met in last season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League, with the Blues recording two convincing victories — 3–1 away and 6–1 at home. Twente will need to show significant improvement if they are to take any points off the reigning English Women’s Super League champions.
Both sides currently top their respective domestic leagues with four wins and 12 points apiece, and each will be eager to carry that momentum into European competition.
| Team Streaks | ||
 | Wins | 10 |
 | No losses | 11 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 6/6 |
| Both teams to score | 5/7 |
| First to score | 7/8 |
| First to score | 10/10 |
| First half winner | 5/6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s Champions League FC Twente vs. Chelsea?
You can watch the Women’s Champions League match between FC Twente vs. Chelsea on Disney+.
When was the last meeting between FC Twente vs. Chelsea?
The most recent meeting took place on December 11, 2024, in the Women’s Champions League. Chelsea ran out 6–1 winners, with goals from PĂ©risset, NĂĽsken, Cuthbert, Jean-François, Macario, and RamĂrez. Twente’s lone goal came from Van Dooren, who scored from the penalty spot.
What is FC Twente vs. Chelsea kick-off time?
FC Twente vs. Chelsea kicks off on Wednesday, Oktober 8, at 21:00 CEST at FC Twente Stadium.
How to watch the Women’s Champions League?
If you’re considering to use a VPN service: We recommend NordVPN, it isn’t free, but it’s safe and cheaper than juggling multiple subscriptions that may still only cover part of the schedule.
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