Sweden vs England (UEFA Women's) Date and Time: Epic Quarter-Final Drama
Experience all the excitement from Sweden vs England (UEFA Women's) date and time: a complete recap of the 2025 quarter-final, featuring line-ups, match highlights, penalty shootout drama, and key moments that defined this unforgettable showdown.
Sweden vs England (UEFA Women's) Date and Time: Match Overview
- Date: Thursday, 17 July, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 21:00 CET (8:00 PM BST / 12:30 AM IST, July 18)
- Venue: Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich, Switzerland
- Competition: UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Quarter-Final
- Match Build-Up: Both Giants Eye the Semis
England, defending champions, aimed for a third consecutive semi-final after a rocky group stage start but strong wins against the Netherlands and Wales.
Sweden, perennial contenders, arrived unbeaten and high on confidence after a dominant group stage, including a 4-1 win over Germany.
Line-Ups
- Sweden started with Falk in goal, a back line of Holmberg, Björn, Eriksson, and Andersson, and a midfield pairing of Angeldahl and Zigiotti Olme. Their attacking trio consisted of Rytting Kaneryd, Asllani, and Rolfö, supporting Blackstenius as the central striker.
- England lined up with Hampton as goalkeeper, Bronze and Greenwood as full-backs, and Williamson and Carter at center-back. In midfield, Toone, Walsh, and Stanway formed a trio, while the attack featured James, Russo, and Hemp leading the line.
Match Highlights and Detailed Timeline
- Early Shock: Sweden took a 2-0 lead inside 25 minutes Kosovare Asllani scored in the 2nd minute, followed by a Stina Blackstenius strike.
- England’s Comeback: With time running out, Lucy Bronze headed home in the 79th minute, and Michelle Agyemang equalized just two minutes later, leveling at 2-2 and sending the match to extra time.
- Extra Time: Both teams had chances, but the score remained unchanged, setting up a dramatic penalty shootout.
- Penalty Shootout: Sweden vs England (UEFA Women's) Date and Time Drama
- Shootout Result: England won 3-2 on penalties after a marathon with 14 spot-kicks and nine misses.
- Heroics: England’s keeper Hannah Hampton was named Player of the Match for multiple saves, while Sweden’s Jennifer Falk made a record four saves in a Women’s EURO shootout but skied the decisive penalty.
Key Statistics
England becomes the first defending champions to reach the Euro semi-finals since Germany in 2009.
This match marked the first time in Women’s EURO history a side came back from two goals down to win a knockout match.
What’s Next?
England advances to the semi-finals, set to face Italy on July 22 in Geneva.
Sweden exits after their dramatic campaign ends in Zurich.