Chelsea and Paris FC meet in a pivotal UEFA Women’s Champions League clash, with both sides looking to recover from underwhelming starts. While Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Twente, Paris FC let a two-goal lead slip against OH Leuven. With manager Sonia Bompastor bringing deep experience of French football to the London club, Chelsea will hope her insight proves decisive against a Paris FC side eager to make a statement in Europe. In this Chelsea vs. Paris FC 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: Stamford Bridge
⏰ Kick-off: 21:00 CEST
📺 Watch: Disney+
HENGELO, NETHERLANDS – OCTOBER 08: Aggie Beever-Jones of Chelsea heads the ball during the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2025/26 league phase match between FC Twente and Chelsea FC Women at De Grolsch Veste on October 08, 2025 in Hengelo, Netherlands. (Photo by Teresa Kröger – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FC-Twente-v-Chelsea-FC-Women-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FC-Twente-v-Chelsea-FC-Women-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&quality=89&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FC-Twente-v-Chelsea-FC-Women-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&quality=89&ssl=1" alt class="wp-image-16891" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FC-Twente-v-Chelsea-FC-Women-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&quality=89&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FC-Twente-v-Chelsea-FC-Women-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FC-Twente-v-Chelsea-FC-Women-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=89&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FC-Twente-v-Chelsea-FC-Women-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1023&quality=89&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FC-Twente-v-Chelsea-FC-Women-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&quality=89&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FC-Twente-v-Chelsea-FC-Women-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-1.jpg?w=1600&quality=89&ssl=1 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px">
HENGELO, NETHERLANDS – OCTOBER 08: Aggie Beever-Jones of Chelsea heads the ball during the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2025/26 league phase match between FC Twente and Chelsea FC Women at De Grolsch Veste (Photo by Teresa Kröger – UEFA via Getty Images)
Chelsea vs. Paris FC Preview: Team News & Possible Lineups
Chelsea Women Football Team vs Paris FC 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 Chelsea
Head coach Sonia Bompastor with the latest squad availability: “We have some pretty good news because we have some players back from the weekend. Sandy Baltimore is one of them. As you could see, Niamh and Lucy are still in the squad for the game tomorrow, so we are in a good place in terms of having players available.
What the coach has to say
Sonia Bompastor spent 13 years in the French women’s football league. She knows Paris FC very well and hopes to use this in her advantage:
“I know the coach there, and they have progressed really well. They made a big decision this summer, bringing new investors into the team and putting more money into the team. I think the project they have over there is a good one.
“Every year, they are making progress. We are expecting them to be a strong side tomorrow, especially because everyone has extra motivation when they play Chelsea. It will be a tough game, and they have really good individuals. They play well as a team, but we also have a really good side, and we are confident going into the game as well.”
Team News Paris FC
Sandrine Soubeyrand on how she prepares her young players for a UEFA Women’s Champions League game: “Training, working hard and by trying to create real game conditions. We also try to teach them how to face the challenges that our opponents bring with them and give them the tools to come up with solutions.”
What the coach has to say
Paris FC head coach Sandrine Soubeyrand: “The charm of the Women’s Champions League is that we’re playing against new teams and we are able to challenge ourselves against the best.”
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 07: Clara Mateo of Paris FC celebrates scoring her team’s second goal with teammates during the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2025/26 league phase match between Paris FC and Oud-Heverlee Leuvenat on October 07, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Franco Arland – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Paris-FC-v-Oud-Heverlee-Leuven-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-10.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Paris-FC-v-Oud-Heverlee-Leuven-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-10.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Paris-FC-v-Oud-Heverlee-Leuven-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-10.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" alt class="wp-image-17010" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Paris-FC-v-Oud-Heverlee-Leuven-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-10.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Paris-FC-v-Oud-Heverlee-Leuven-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-10.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Paris-FC-v-Oud-Heverlee-Leuven-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-10.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=89&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Paris-FC-v-Oud-Heverlee-Leuven-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-10.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&quality=89&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Paris-FC-v-Oud-Heverlee-Leuven-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-10.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&quality=89&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Paris-FC-v-Oud-Heverlee-Leuven-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-202526-League-Phase-MD1-10.jpg?w=1600&quality=89&ssl=1 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px">
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 07: Clara Mateo of Paris FC celebrates scoring her team’s second goal with teammates during the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2025/26 league phase match between Paris FC and Oud-Heverlee Leuvenat (Photo by Franco Arland – UEFA via Getty Images)
Chelsea vs. Paris FC Lineups
Potential Chelsea Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
Hampton
Baltimore
Bright
Bjorn
Bronze
Walhs
Cuthbert
Beever-Jones
Kaptein
Rytting Kaneryd
Macario
Potential Paris FC Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
Marques
Hocine
Davis
Greboval
Bogaert
Picard
Korošec
Håheim
Corboz
Le Moguédec
Matéo
Chelsea vs. Paris FC: Previous Meetings & Stats
Chelsea and Paris FC first met in the 2023/24 UEFA Women’s Champions League, where the English side secured two comfortable wins — scoring eight goals and conceding just once. This season, Sonia Bompastor has taken over from Emma Hayes, bringing extensive knowledge of French football to Chelsea after spending 13 years in the league, possibly improving the club’s chances against Paris FC.
Neither side had the start they hoped for in this season’s Champions League. Paris FC squandered a 2-0 lead against OH Leuven, ultimately settling for a 2-2 draw with the Belgian side. Meanwhile, Chelsea had to come from behind against FC Twente, conceding the first goal before equalizing through a second-half penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s Champions League Chelsea vs. Paris FC?
You can watch the Women’s Champions League match between Chelsea vs. Paris FC 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 Chelsea vs. Paris FC?
The last meeting took place on January 30, 2024. Chelsea secured a 4-0 win, with goals from Mjelde, Reiten, Fishel and Kirby.
What is Chelsea vs. Paris FC kick-off time?
Chelsea vs. Paris FC kicks off on Wednesday, October 15, at 21:00 CEST at Stamford Bridge.