England battle Australia today with a place in the Women’s World Cup final against Spain up for grabs.
Sarina Wiegman’s side came from behind to beat Colombia in the last eight just hours after the Matildas had edged past France in an incredible penalty shootout at the weekend.
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While the Lionesses have not always proven totally convincing during this tournament run so far, they boast big experience on this stage as the reigning European champions and the momentum is with them.
Beating the co-hosts, however, is some ask. Backed by a huge home support, it is a massive game with everything on the line. Spain await in Sunday’s final after Olga Carmona’s late heroics that condemned Sweden to the third-place play-off on Tuesday.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Australia vs England is scheduled for an 11am BST kick-off time today on Wednesday August 16, 2023.
The game will take place at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Where to watch Australia vs England
TV channel: In the UK, today’s game will be broadcast live and free-to-air on BBC One, with coverage starting at 10.30am.
Live stream: The BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website will have free live streams for fans online.
Live blog: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s live match blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the stadium.
Australia vs England team news
Australia XI: Arnold, Catley, Hunt, Polkinghorne, Carpenter, Cooney-Cross, Raso, Gorry, Fowler, Foord, Kerr
Subs: Williams, Vine, Van Egmond, Simon, Nevin, Wheeler, Micah, Grant, Luik, Chidiac, Yallop
England XI: Earps, Bright, Greenwood, Carter, Bronze, Walsh, Stanway, Daly, Toone, Russo, Hemp
Subs: Charles, Nobbs, Hampton, Wubben-Moy, Morgan, Coombs, Kelly, England, Zelem, Roebuck, Robinson
Australia vs England prediction
England are playing themselves into the tournament. Neither team has quite been at their best so far but the England defence looks stronger at this point, while Kerr isn’t fully fit for Australia.
For that reason, Wiegman should feel confident of a place in Sunday’s final.
England to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Australia wins: 1
Draws: 1
England wins: 2
Australia vs England latest odds
Australia to qualify: 6/5
England to qualify: 13/20
Draw (90 mins): 2/1
