Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women: UWCL Team News, H2H & Match Guide

Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women takes place at Stade Jean-Bouin on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 in Matchday 2 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase. Arsenal arrive with three points after a late 1-0 win over HB Koge, while Paris FC are looking for their first points after a 5-2 defeat away to Barcelona.

The fixture also brings back memories of the clubs’ dramatic 2023 European meeting, when Paris FC eliminated Arsenal on penalties after a 3-3 draw. Arsenal won a pre-season meeting between the sides in August 2026, but this is their first competitive meeting since that qualifying tie.

For the Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women live score, confirmed lineups and changing match statistics, follow SP Score once the match begins.

UEFA confirms the 18:45 local kick-off, while Arsenal’s matchday information places the fixture at Stade Jean-Bouin. Starting lineups will be confirmed close to kick-off.

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Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women team news should be read alongside the squads used on Matchday 1. Paris FC started Mylene Chavas in goal against Barcelona, with Clara Mateo and Evelyne Viens among their main attacking threats. Viens scored early and Mateo added Paris FC’s second goal in the 5-2 defeat.

Arsenal’s European opener featured Anneke Borbe in goal and a side containing Leah Williamson, Steph Catley, Kim Little, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Frida Maanum, Chloe Kelly, Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius. Alessia Russo, Mariona Caldentey and Olivia Smith were among the substitutes used by Renee Slegers.

Mariona made the decisive contribution against HB Koge, converting a penalty in the 93rd minute. Arsenal’s selection in Paris could change after their latest domestic fixture, so the confirmed XI remains important before kick-off.

Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women lineups will be confirmed shortly before the match. Recent European selections provide the clearest guide without presenting an expected XI as confirmed.

Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women stats show Arsenal entering Matchday 2 with the stronger European start, although their opening victory was far from comfortable. The Gunners needed a stoppage-time penalty to beat HB Koge 1-0.

Paris FC had a difficult opening assignment against defending champions Barcelona. They scored first through Viens in the fifth minute and Mateo added another in the second half, but Barcelona won 5-2.

Those results create different pressures for Matchday 2. Arsenal can build on a winning start, while Paris FC need a response after conceding five in Barcelona despite showing they can create scoring opportunities against elite opposition.

Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women H2H has one previous competitive meeting. In September 2023, the teams drew 3-3 after extra time in UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying before Paris FC won the penalty shoot-out 4-2.

The 2023 tie remains the relevant competitive reference point. Arsenal recovered from difficult positions during the match but Paris FC held their nerve in the shoot-out. The August 2026 friendly provides more recent context, although it does not carry the same competitive weight

Clara Mateo and Evelyne Viens showed against Barcelona that Paris FC can create scoring moments even when they spend long periods without the ball. Their movement gives Arsenal’s defence a clear transition threat to manage.

Arsenal have several ways to change their attack. Russo and Blackstenius offer different centre-forward options, while Foord, Kelly, Smith and Mariona can operate around them. Little, Maanum and Cooney-Cross give Slegers different midfield combinations depending on how aggressively Arsenal want to press.

Paris FC need to limit sustained Arsenal pressure around their penalty area. Arsenal, meanwhile, need to turn possession into clearer chances than they managed for much of the HB Koge match.

Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women prediction analysis points to a match in which Arsenal may see more of the ball but cannot rely on reputation alone. Paris FC have already shown they can score against elite opposition, and their 2023 elimination of Arsenal gives this fixture relevant competitive history.

Arsenal’s opening European win showed patience but also highlighted the need for sharper finishing. Paris FC conceded five in Barcelona, yet scoring twice away to the defending champions showed the danger they can pose when opportunities appear.

The main contest is likely to centre on Arsenal’s ability to create high-quality chances while controlling Paris FC’s transitions. The evidence does not support treating a low-scoring outcome as a certainty.

Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women live stream availability depends on broadcasting rights in each territory. UEFA provides territory-specific viewing information, while official club channels publish matchday broadcast details where applicable.

Kick-off is at 18:45 in Paris and 16:45 UTC. Check the latest official listings for the service carrying the match where you are.

Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women results will affect the league-phase table immediately after the final whistle. Arsenal begin Matchday 2 with three points, while Paris FC are seeking their first points of the campaign.

Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women highlights should be available through official UEFA and club channels after the match, subject to media rights. UEFA also provides highlights from the opening matchday.

The match is on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Kick-off is at 18:45 CEST in Paris and 16:45 UTC.

The match is at Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris, France.

It is Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase.

Arsenal beat HB Koge 1-0 through a stoppage-time penalty from Mariona Caldentey.

Paris FC lost 5-2 away to Barcelona after goals from Evelyne Viens and Clara Mateo.

Yes. Their previous competitive meeting ended 3-3 after extra time in September 2023, with Paris FC winning the penalty shoot-out 4-2.

Broadcast availability varies by territory. Check UEFA and official club listings for the confirmed service where you are.

Paris FC Women vs Arsenal Women gives Arsenal the chance to build on a winning European start and Paris FC an opportunity to respond to their defeat in Barcelona. The previous competitive meeting between the clubs adds context after Paris FC knocked Arsenal out on penalties in 2023.

Arsenal start with three league-phase points, but their narrow win over HB Koge and Paris FC’s two goals in Barcelona both argue against treating the fixture as straightforward. Confirmed lineups and how each side uses its attacking options should shape the match.

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