OL Lyonnes return to UEFA Women’s Champions League action as they host Austrian side St. Pölten in their second league phase match. After a statement win over reigning champions Arsenal on Matchday 1, the French powerhouse will be looking to maintain momentum and underline their title ambitions. St. Pölten, meanwhile, are aiming to bounce back after a heavy defeat to Atlético Madrid and prove they can compete on Europe’s biggest stage. Can the underdogs rise to the challenge, or will OL Lyonnes continue their dominant run? In this OL Lyonnes vs. St. Pölten 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.
Match Preview Quick Info:
- 🗓 Date: October 15, 2025
- 🏟 Stadium: OL Lyonnes Stadium.
- ⏰ Kick-off: 18:45 CEST
- 📺 Watch: Disney+
OL Lyonnes vs. St. Pölten Preview: Team News & Possible Lineups
OL Lyonnes Women Football Team vs St. Pölten 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 OL Lyonnes
Head coach Jonatan Giráldez hopes to rotate the squad against St. Pölten: “The game against Arsenal counts just as much as tomorrow’s game against St. Pölten. The mentality shown by the players in the last session was very good. Each was capable of playing against Arsenal, and tomorrow represents a new opportunity to rotate the squad. The important thing is the physical, mental and tactical preparation for this match against St. Pölten.”
What the coach has to say
What Jonatan Giráldez expects from St. Pölten: “I expect a very different match from St. Pölten’s first match against Atleti. I think this match will be more like our first two domestic matches against Marseille and Saint-Étienne. We worked a lot on attacking against a low block last week and this week. The match against Arsenal allowed us to test several interesting attacking phases. The team is ready to tackle different types of matches. We will have to be aggressive and react well when we lose the ball.”
Team News St. Pölten
Lisa Alzner on facing OL Lyonnes: “We are up against one of the best teams in Europe and we know, of course, that it will be a near-impossible task to even take a point. We have to keep the intensity high as long as possible. Then I’m optimistic that we’ll deliver a good performance, whatever that leads to.
“We needed a game to find our way into the competition. Now it’s all about being fully prepared, right from the kick-off. It’s important not to concede cheap goals again. We have to be very disciplined off the ball.”
What the coach has to say
Head coach Lisa Alzner reflects on the heavy loss to Atlético Madrid last week: “It’s really disappointing for us to concede those two late goals because we had reacted quite well. At half-time, we analysed them well and had a disciplined performance against the ball in the second half, so to let in those late goals is frustrating.
“We talked about where space opens when players move, what we need to do, being more aggressive against the ball, and we tried to kind of push each other, saying, ‘The first half is done, now let’s focus on the second,’ and we really came out a bit stronger. We’ll learn from that and do better next time.”
OL Lyonnes vs. St. Pölten Lineups
OL Lyonnes Women Lineups
- Micah
- Lawrence
- Sombath
- Nelhage
- Svava
- Damaris
- Benyahia
- Yohannes
- Becho
- Hegerberg
- Brand
St. Pölten Women Lineups
- Schlüter
- Krizaj
- Ebert
- Klein
- Nagy
- Peneau
- Laino
- Matavková
- Elmore
- Brunold
- Gutmann
OL Lyonnes vs. St. Pölten: Previous Meetings & Stats
OL Lyonnes and St. Pölten first met in the UEFA Women’s Champions League during the 2023/24 season, where the French giants secured two comfortable victories — 2–0 and 7–0 — over the Austrian side. This campaign, OL Lyonnes began their group stage with a hard-fought 2–1 win against reigning champions Arsenal, while St. Pölten suffered a heavy 6–0 home defeat to Atlético Madrid.
Since that loss, St. Pölten have regained some momentum with a dominant 6–0 win over FC Südburgenland in the Austrian Frauen Bundesliga. The question now is: can they carry that confidence into their clash with one of Europe’s most dominant clubs?
| Team Streaks | ||
 | Wins | 12 |
| No clean sheet | 3 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 9/10 |
| Both teams to score | 7/8 |
| First to score | 9/10 |
| First half winner | 9/10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s Champions League OL Lyonnes vs. St. Pölten?
You can watch the Women’s Champions League match between OL Lyonnes vs. St. Pölten on Disney+. 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.
When was the last meeting between OL Lyonnes vs. St. Pölten?
The last meeting took place on January 25, 2024, in the Women’s Champions League. OL Lyonnes secured a 9-0 win on aggregate.
What is OL Lyonnes vs. St. Pölten kick-off time?
OL Lyonnes vs. St. Pölten kicks off on Wednesday, October 15, at 18:45 CEST at OL Lyonnes Stadion.
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