England vs Germany: Lionesses Face Germany in High-Stakes Friendly at Wembley

The England Women’s national team, known as the Lionesses, are set to face Germany in a highly anticipated friendly match at Wembley Stadium on Friday, October 25. This encounter is a rematch of the Euro 2022 final, where England emerged victorious to claim their first European title.

The match kicks off at 7:30 PM BST (2:30 PM ET/11:30 AM PT in the US) and will be broadcast live on ITV 1 and ITV X, with coverage starting at 7 PM BST. For viewers abroad, a VPN may be necessary to access the live stream.

England, led by coach Sarina Wiegman, has secured their spot in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 after a goalless draw against Sweden in their final qualification match. This friendly is part of their preparations to defend their title, with upcoming matches against South Africa, the United States, and Switzerland.

Lauren James has withdrawn from the England squad due to a calf injury, while Fran Kirby and Lotte Wubben-Moy are also unavailable for this match. The team faces several selection dilemmas, including the starting goalkeeper position between Hannah Hampton and Mary Earps, and centre-back options with Leah Williamson, Millie Bright, and Alex Greenwood.

Germany, under the new management of Christian Wück, recently secured a 1-0 victory over Spain in the Olympic Women’s Football third-place playoff, earning their fourth Olympic bronze medal. The German team has also scheduled a friendly against Australia next week. Notable absentees for Germany include Bibiane Schulze Solano and Kathrin Hendrich, while Sara Dabritz returns after an ankle injury.

The match will also celebrate the career of former England captain Steph Houghton, who announced her retirement from football before the end of last season.