Chelsea will begin their UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign on Wednesday with a trip to the Netherlands to face Dutch champions Twente.
Sonia Bompastor’s side are unbeaten in the Women’s Super League and will be confident of repeating the comfortable victories they secured over the same opponent in this competition last season. Twente, however, are in perfect form, having won all nine of their competitive games this season.
Twente vs Chelsea – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
- Kick-off: 5:45 pm BST
- Venue: De Grolsch Veste, Enschede
- Last Meeting: Chelsea 6–1 Twente, December 11, 2024, UEFA Women’s Champions League
Team News
Twente
Manager Corina Dekker has a near full-strength squad available for this tough opening fixture. Her side can call upon key attackers, with Fenna Ravensbergen set to lead the line and captain Danique van Ginkel leading from midfield. The Dutch champions have no new major injury absences to report.
Chelsea
Sonia Bompastor is dealing with a number of key absences. Catarina Macario has not travelled due to an Achilles issue, while Lucy Bronze, Lauren James, and Niamh Charles are also out. However, captain Millie Bright is fit to play what would be her 299th game for the club.
Form
Twente
The Dutch champions are in perfect form, having won all nine of their competitive matches this season under manager Corina Dekker. Their attack has been prolific, and they currently sit top of the Eredivisie after a comeback 3-1 win at PSV over the weekend.
Chelsea
The Blues are also in excellent domestic form, unbeaten in their opening five WSL games and sitting top of the table. A 1-1 draw at Manchester United last weekend saw some rotation, but they will be aiming to get back to winning ways in this European opener.
Predicted Lineups
Twente predicted XI: Lemey; Vliek, Knol, Carleer, Tuin; Roord, Van Ginkel, Groenewegen; Elberink, Ravensbergen, Proost
Chelsea predicted XI: Hampton; Baltimore, Bright, Björn, Carpenter; Walsh, Cuthbert, Nüsken; Kaptein, Rytting Kaneryd, Beever-Jones.
How to watch Twente vs Chelsea?
The match will not be broadcast on live television in the UK. However, the game will be available to stream live for subscribers on Disney+. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm BST.
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