Chelsea Women vs Lyon match preview: Kick-off time, how to watch live
The Blues are currently in Portland, Oregon this week to compete in the Women’s International Champions Cup, and Emma Hayes’ side kick-off the pre-season tournament with a mouthwatering match against European champions Lyon.
When and where?
The Blues will take on the French side this evening at Providence Park in Portland, kicking off at 6.06 pm PDT (2.06 am UK time).
The tournament format, featuring four teams, will comprise two double-headers played over two days, with the winners of each of Wednesday’s games facing off in a tournament decider on Saturday.
Portland Thorns will take on Mexican side Monterrey at 8.40 pm on Wednesday (4.40 am UK time).
How to follow and watch live
As always, you can follow the game via Chelsea Women’s social media channels. There will be live commentary on our Twitter page and regular updates on Facebook and Instagram. Simply search ‘ChelseaFCW’ on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
The game will also be streamed live on DAZN’s dedicated women’s football YouTube channel and on ESPN in the US.
Chelsea Women vs Lyon Women’s head-to-head record
It’s been more than three years since the Blues last came head-to-head with Lyon. Our last outing against the French champions came in the Champions League semi-final in 2019. Hayes’ side narrowly lost out on a place in the final with a 3-2 defeat on aggregate.
Next up for the Blues
Following the match against Lyon, the Blues will face either Portland Thorns or Monterrey.
The winners of both games will go head-to-head in a tournament decider on Saturday 20 August, while the other two sides will battle it out for a third place on that same day.
When the Blues return from the US, Hayes’ side will host Tottenham Hotspur in a friendly at Kingsmeadow on Sunday 28 August. Tickets are on sale for the friendly clash against Spurs, click here to get your tickets.
