Sweden vs England: Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final

The Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final between Sweden vs England will be scheduled on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 20:00 BST at Zurich’s Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland. Sweden reached a historic milestone by winning their last match of the Women’s Euro 2025, defeating Denmark 0-1 in the group stage fixtures.

Sweden dominated Group C with a perfect record, including an eye-catching 4‑1 win over Germany to finish top and reach the quarter-finals undefeated.

England, the defending Euro champions, rebounded from a tough 2‑1 opening loss to France with emphatic victories over the Netherlands (4‑0) and Wales (6‑1), ending second in Group D.

By finishing as runners‑up, England avoid facing Spain or Germany until a potential final, landing them in a slightly more favourable half of the bracket.

Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final: Sweden vs England

After going through as Group D runners-up, England will play the winners of Group C, Sweden.

Sweden vs England Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final

• Sweden Confirmed Starting XI Lineup:
  • Falk (GK) — Lundkvist, Bjorn, Sembrant, Andersson – Angeldahl, Asllani, Bennison – Rytting Kaneryd, Janogy, Blackstenius
• Sweden Women’s Euro 2025 Squad
  • Goalkeepers: Emma Holmgren, Jennifer Falk, Tove Enblom
  • Defenders: Jonna Andersson, Linda Sembrant, Hanna Lundkvist, Amanda Nildén, Magdalena Eriksson, Amanda Ilestedt, Nathalie Björn, Smilla Holmberg
  • Midfielders: Madelen Janogy, Sofia Jakobsson, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Filippa Angeldahl, Hanna Bennison, Kosovare Asllani.
  • Forwards: Stina Blackstenius, Lina Hurtig, Fridolina Rolfö, Ellen Wangerheim, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Rebecka Blomqvist
• England Confirmed Starting XI Lineup:
  • Hampton (GK) — Bronze, Williamson, Carter, Greenwood – Walsh, Stanway – James, Toone, Hemp – Russo
• England Women’s Euro 2025 Squad
  • Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
  • Subs: Sofonov, Tenas, Kimbepmbe, Kamara, Zaire-Emery, Lee, Gabriel Moscardo, Mayulu, Mbaye, Barcola, Goncalo Ramos.
  • Unavailable: Willian Pacho (suspended), Lucas Hernández (suspended)

Teams & Key Players to Watch

Sweden

• Known for their physical, direct style in a high‑pressing 4‑3‑3 setup. They created the most open-play crosses in the group stage of any team—65% from their right flank—with Johanna Rytting Kaneryd as a major attacking outlet.
• Stina Blackstenius, versatile and lethal in timing, adds a constant goal threat.
• Midfield is anchored by veteran Kosovare Asllani alongside Filippa Angeldahl, combining experience with creative ball progression.

England

• Lauren James has thrived from the wing after being repositioned, contributing a major attacking threat; midfield anchor Keira Walsh (UEFA player of the match Vs Wales) keeps the balance.
• Following that early defeat, England has improved in cohesion and intensity. Coach Sarina Wiegman credits that loss for unifying and sharpening the squad, particularly in midfield structure.
• Ella Toone emerged as a central force—playing as the No. 10, contributing multiple goals and assists and declared: “Sweden should be scared”.

Match Score Prediction

Sweden vs England Match Score Prediction: Sweden 1-3 England

• Pre-match betting markets see England as slight favourites, with bookmakers pointing to a likely scoreline of 2‑1 or 3‑2 in favour of the Lionesses, with both teams scoring expected.
• Analysts describe this as one of the most tactically compelling matchups of the quarter-finals, with England’s momentum versus Sweden’s structured attack being central.

Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final Sweden Women vs England Women Match Analysis

England head into the match with growing confidence after their group-stage resurgence; Sweden brings consistency, counter-attacking prowess, and big-game experience.

It promises to be a clash of styles—England’s midfield orchestration and attacking dynamism versus Sweden’s physicality, wing width, and aerial threat.

Expect a tight, high-intensity game, with England having the edge if they control the centre of the park and cut out Sweden’s dangerous wide play.

Sweden’s heavy use of the right channel and wide wing play—especially crosses into the box and set‑piece deliveries led by Amanda Ilestedt—will test England’s newly shuffled left side featuring Jess Carter and Alex Greenwood, as well as goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.

England aim to neutralise Sweden’s wide outlet by controlling possession and midfield transitions to let James, Mead, and Toone exploit gaps.

Head-to-Head & Tactical Analysis

Here’s a comprehensive Head-to-Head & Tactical Analysis for the Sweden vs England clash in the Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final:

At Euro 2022, England thrashed Sweden 4‑0 in the semi-finals; however, the head-to-head record has been more balanced: Sweden won 3 of the previous 5 Euro matches, with the most recent qualifiers ending in draws.

Both sides are consistently strong at major tournaments: Sweden has reached three of the last five Euros semifinals and is are multiple-time Olympic medalist; England has won all their past three Euro quarter-final matches dating back to 2009.