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THE QUEEN COMES TO ENGLAND · THREE GROUNDS · ONE HOTEL

London Calling: Alexia's WSL Debut + 3 Matches in 3 Days

Three days, three London grounds and one huge opening night. Start at Hayes Lane as Alexia Putellas begins her first season in England with London City Lionesses against Manchester United, then cross London for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge before finishing at The Valley for Charlton against Liverpool.

Sep 4, 2026–Sep 6, 2026London3 saved matches
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Route shown in match order: London, London, London.

The trip

This is the kind of weekend that makes London one of the best women's-football cities in the world.

Friday starts with the headline event: Alexia Putellas beginning her first season in England as London City Lionesses face Manchester United at Hayes Lane. Alongside Mapi León and Mary Earps, she is part of one of the most ambitious projects in the women's game.

Saturday takes you to Stamford Bridge for Chelsea against Aston Villa and a chance to see one of Europe's strongest squads on one of English football's iconic stages.

Sunday changes the atmosphere again. Charlton host Liverpool at The Valley, giving you a more traditional London football setting to finish the weekend.

Three matches. Three very different grounds. One hotel and no intercity travel.

Highlights

  • Alexia Putellas' first WSL opening weekend
  • 3 WSL matches in 3 days
  • Hayes Lane, Stamford Bridge and The Valley
  • Manchester United and Chelsea's Lionesses
  • Three very different London matchdays
Match 1 of 3
“Hayes Lane Stadium (geograph 3359000).jpg” by Martin Addison, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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7:00 PM GMT+1 · Local time
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London City Lionesses WomenvsManchester United Women
FA WSLHayes Lane
“London Stamford Bridge.jpg” by Arne Müseler, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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12:30 PM GMT+1 · Local time
London, EnglandOpen in Maps
Chelsea WomenvsAston Villa Women
FA WSLStamford Bridge
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2:00 PM GMT+1 · Local time
London, EnglandOpen in Maps
Charlton Athletic WomenvsLiverpool Women
FA WSLThe Valley
Match calendarSep 4–Sep 6, 2026
Day by day

A flexible outline built around the saved matches, travel days, and time to explore.

  1. “Hayes Lane Stadium (geograph 3359000).jpg” by Martin Addison, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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    “Hayes Lane Stadium (geograph 3359000).jpg” by Martin Addison, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to JPEG by Futbela; card and portrait derivatives cropped around an editorial focal point.
    Day 1

    Alexia's New Era Begins

    London City Lionesses WomenvsManchester United Women
    FA WSL

    London

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    • Arrive in London and settle in without rushing the afternoon.
    • Head south toward Bromley with time for food or a drink before kickoff.
    • See Alexia Putellas and the new-look London City Lionesses open the WSL season against Manchester United under the Friday-night lights.
    • Stay after the whistle for the opening-weekend atmosphere before heading back into London.
  2. “London Stamford Bridge.jpg” by Arne Müseler, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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    “London Stamford Bridge.jpg” by Arne Müseler, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to JPEG by Futbela.
    Day 2

    A Saturday at Stamford Bridge

    Chelsea WomenvsAston Villa Women
    FA WSL

    London

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    • Take the morning slowly and make your way toward west London.
    • Spend time around Fulham and Chelsea before walking toward Stamford Bridge.
    • Watch Chelsea begin their league season against Aston Villa at their permanent WSL home.
    • Keep the evening open for dinner and a Saturday night in London rather than rushing to another city.
    • With an early kickoff, keep the rest of Saturday free for west London, the Thames or an evening back in central London.
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    Day 3

    Sunday Football at The Valley

    Charlton Athletic WomenvsLiverpool Women
    FA WSL

    London

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    • Have an easy Sunday morning before heading southeast toward Charlton.
    • Arrive early enough to walk around The Valley and experience a more traditional London football setting.
    • Watch Charlton Athletic face Liverpool in the final match of the weekend.
    • Finish the trip with a relaxed Sunday dinner and three matchdays already behind you.
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