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Chelsea Women Oceania pre-season tour

Overview

Chelsea FC Women organized a pre-season tour of Oceania, visiting New Zealand and Australia to prepare for the upcoming Women’s Super League season. The 28-player squad featured several international stars, including Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, and Lauren James.

As part of the tour, Chelsea was scheduled to face an Auckland FC Women’s Invitational XI at Eden Park on August 8, 2026. The Auckland side, coached by Jenny Bindon, included various former and current Football Ferns players. Following the New Zealand fixture, the team was set to travel to Sydney to play the A-League Women All Stars at Allianz Stadium on August 12.

Entities

Chelsea Women · Auckland FC Women · Chelsea FC Women · Eden Park · Keira Walsh

Timeline

3 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Chelsea Women to face Auckland FC in Oceania pre-season tour
Chelsea Women face an Auckland FC Women’s Invitational XI at Eden Park on August 8, 2026, during their Oceania pre-season tour to prepare for their upcoming championship defence.
13 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Chelsea Women announce star‑studded squad for Oceania pre‑season tour
Chelsea Women unveil a 28‑player squad for an Oceania tour, playing Auckland FC on Aug 8 and A‑League Women All Stars on Aug 12, featuring stars like Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze and Ellie Carpenter.

Sources

carshaltonathletic.co.uk · soccersouls.com