Arsenal (W) 2-1 Lyon (W)
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Arsenal (W) won: Arsenal (W) 2-1 Lyon (W) in the Women's Champions League (Round 1/2) on Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal (W) goals: Ingrid Syrstad Engen 58' (og), Olivia Smith 83'. Lyon (W) goals: Jule Brand 18'. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Jule Brand (8).
Match report
Arsenal (W) beat Lyon (W) 2-1
Arsenal (W) came from behind to beat Lyon (W) 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Sunday 26 April in the Women's Champions League.
Jule Brand put Lyon (W) ahead on 18' (0-1), an own goal by Ingrid Syrstad Engen levelled for Arsenal (W) on 58' (1-1) and Olivia Smith restored Arsenal (W)'s lead on 83' (2-1).
Arsenal (W) had 50% of the ball, shots were 16-6 (5-1 on target).
Jule Brand (OL Lyonnes) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 26,758. Referee: Désirée Blanco.
Match stats
| Arsenal (W) | Lyon (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Total shots | 16 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 16 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 350 (80%) | 364 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total shots | 16 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 1 |
Lineups
Arsenal (W) (4-3-3): Daphne van Domselaar, Emily Fox, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Katie McCabe, Alessia Russo, Kim Little, Mariona Caldentey, Olivia Smith, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord
Lyon (W) (4-3-3): Christiane Endler, Ashley Lawrence, Wendie Renard, Ingrid Syrstad Engen, Sofie Svava, Korbin Shrader, Lindsey Heaps, Lily Isabella Yohannes, Kadidiatou Diani, Ada Stolsmo Hegerberg, Jule Brand
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Jule Brand (Lyon (W))
- 33' · Yellow card · Ada Stolsmo Hegerberg (Lyon (W))
- 43' · Yellow card · Lindsey Heaps (Lyon (W))
- 53' · Yellow card · Lily Isabella Yohannes (Lyon (W))
- 58' · Goal · Ingrid Syrstad Engen (Arsenal (W))
- 66' · Substitution · Damaris Egurrola for Lily Isabella Yohannes (Lyon (W))
- 66' · Substitution · Marie-Antoinette Katoto for Ada Stolsmo Hegerberg (Lyon (W))
- 66' · Substitution · Taylor Hinds for Leah Williamson (Arsenal (W))
- 77' · Substitution · Vicki Bècho for Jule Brand (Lyon (W))
- 83' · Goal · Olivia Smith (Arsenal (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Frida Maanum for Olivia Smith (Arsenal (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Victoria Pelova for Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal (W))
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Smilla Holmberg for Alessia Russo (Arsenal (W))
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Laia Codina for Kim Little (Arsenal (W))
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Arsenal (W) vs Lyon (W)?
Arsenal (W) won, 2-1 (Women's Champions League) on Sun, 26 Apr 2026.
When and where is Arsenal (W) vs Lyon (W)?
Sun, 26 Apr 2026, 14:30 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, Women's Champions League.