Chelsea Women face AS Roma in their third UEFA Women’s Champions League group-stage match on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Plough Lane in Wimbledon.
Kickoff is scheduled for 17:45 GMT, or 1:45 p.m. EDT. Olatz Rivera Olmedo of Spain will referee the match.
Chelsea’s confirmed starting XI follows a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Hannah Hampton in goal. Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Nathalie Björn and Niamh Charles form the defensive group, while Erin Cuthbert captains the side alongside Ashley Lawrence in midfield.
Lauren James, Wieke Kaptein and Guro Reiten support Aggie Beever-Jones in attack.
AS Roma will start with Camelia Ceasar in goal and a lineup featuring Valentina Giacinti, Elena Linari, Manuela Giugliano and Emilie Haavi. The Italian club’s starting formation includes captain Elisa Bartoli in midfield.
Chelsea’s substitutes include Zecira Musovic, Maren Mjelde, Kadeisha Buchanan, Jelena Cankovic, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Catarina Macario and Mia Fishel. Roma’s bench includes Camelia Ceasar, Lucia Di Guglielmo, Zara Kramzar, Manuela Giugliano and Valentina Giacinti.
The confirmed team sheets are listed by the UEFA Women’s Champions League match centre, while Chelsea and AS Roma have published their respective matchday selections through their official channels.
Roma enter the fixture after a 6-0 defeat by defending champions Barcelona in their previous Champions League outing. Chelsea will look to control possession and convert that advantage into an early lead as they pursue a stronger run in the competition.
There is no television broadcast listed for viewers in the United Kingdom or the United States. Disney+ is scheduled to stream the match in the UK, while ESPN+, fuboTV and Paramount+ are listed among the US viewing options. Availability can vary by territory and subscription package.
The Chelsea-Roma fixture is separate from the men’s teams’ previous meetings, including the 3-3 Champions League draw often associated with searches for “Chelsea vs Roma 2017.” The women’s match is part of the current 2026-27 competition.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Chelsea Women vs AS Roma Women |
| Competition | UEFA Women’s Champions League |
| Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 17:45 GMT; 1:45 p.m. EDT |
| Venue | Plough Lane, Wimbledon, UK |
| Referee | Olatz Rivera Olmedo, Spain |
| UK viewing | Disney+; no television broadcast listed |
| US viewing | ESPN+, fuboTV and Paramount+; no television broadcast listed |
Key Factual ClarificationsEditorial Q&A
When is Chelsea vs AS Roma Women?
Chelsea Women play AS Roma on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Kickoff is at 17:45 GMT, or 1:45 p.m. EDT.
Where will Chelsea vs Roma Women be played?
The match will be played at Plough Lane in Wimbledon, UK.
How can I watch Chelsea vs Roma Women?
There is no television broadcast listed in the UK or US. Disney+ is listed for UK streaming, while ESPN+, fuboTV and Paramount+ are listed for US viewers, subject to regional availability.
What is Chelsea’s confirmed lineup?
Chelsea start with Hannah Hampton; Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Nathalie Björn, Niamh Charles; Erin Cuthbert and Ashley Lawrence; Lauren James, Wieke Kaptein, Guro Reiten; and Aggie Beever-Jones.
What is AS Roma’s confirmed lineup?
Roma’s starting team is Camelia Ceasar; Valentina Bergamaschi, Elena Linari, Elena Turra, and Lucia Di Guglielmo; Manuela Giugliano, Elisa Bartoli and Giada Greggi; with Valentina Giacinti, Emilie Haavi and Benedetta Glionna in attacking roles.
Is this the same as Chelsea vs Roma 2017?
No. The October 28 fixture is a women’s UEFA Women’s Champions League match. Searches for Chelsea vs Roma 2017 refer to a previous men’s Champions League meeting, including a 3-3 draw.
