Swindon Town Defends Captain Ollie Clarke Against FA Ruling
Swindon Town condemns the FA’s decision to ban captain Ollie Clarke, questioning the “balance of probabilities” used in the sexual misconduct ruling.
LONDON : It has been a historic week for English women’s football as all three WSL clubs secured their passage into the business end of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
While Chelsea have taken the direct route to the last eight, Arsenal and Manchester United must now navigate a two-legged play-off in February to join them in the quarter-finals.
Chelsea:
Sonia Bompastor’s side has been the standout performer among the English contingent. After a resilient 2-1 comeback victory over Wolfsburg on Wednesday, the Blues secured third place in the league table.
Automatically qualified for the Quarter-Finals.
20 goals scored, only 3 conceded.
The return of Sam Kerr and Lauren James makes them formidable title contenders.
Arsenal and Manchester United:
Defending champions Arsenal and debutants Manchester United both finished as seeded teams for the upcoming play-off round.
Eased to a 3-0 win over OH Leuven. They will face either Atletico Madrid or OH Leuven in the play-offs.
Exceeded expectations with a 1-0 win at Juventus. They also face a potential showdown with Atletico or OH Leuven.
The road to the final in Oslo is now set. Mark these dates for your travel and viewing plans:
Play-off Draw: Today, 18 December (12:00 GMT).
Play-off Legs: 11–12 February & 18–19 February 2026.
Quarter-Finals: 24–25 March & 1–2 April 2026.
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