How to Watch
The match is available to watch on Sky Sports with live commentary provided. Arsenal.com, Goal.com, BBC, and Disney+ also offer coverage of the fixture. Multiple broadcasters and platforms are showing the game on April 29, 2026.
Match Details
Arsenal Women face Leicester City in a Barclays Women's Super League match at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening, April 29, 2026. This is one of three games in hand for Arsenal over Manchester United, Chelsea, and Manchester City. Arsenal trail leaders Manchester City by 11 points but have opportunities to close the gap with their games in hand.
Team News
Manager Renée Slegers has made five changes to the starting XI following Arsenal's 2-1 Champions League semi-final win over Lyon on Sunday. The changes bring in Laia Codina, Taylor Hinds, Victoria Pelova, Frida Maanum, and Smilla Holmberg. Young player Mia Dixon is on the bench for the first time. Key players unavailable include Chloe Kelly (muscle strain), Steph Catley (calf injury), Beth Mead (personal reasons), and Kyra Cooney-Cross (compassionate leave).
Opposition Context
Leicester City sits at the bottom of the WSL table. The club has been in managerial turmoil, with Rick Passmoor now in charge. Leicester suffered a 5-1 defeat to London City Lionesses on Sunday. If Leicester lose at Emirates Stadium, they will be confirmed at the bottom with two games remaining, triggering a playoff match against the WSL2 third-place team.
Previous Meeting
When the teams met at the King Power Stadium in November 2025, Arsenal won 4-1 with goals from Alessia Russo, an own goal from Kees, and a brace from Stina Blackstenius. Leicester's Mouchon scored a consolation goal. 
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