Official Site of Arsenal · Sep 6, 2025

Team news: Smith makes debut for WSL opener

Olivia Smith in action for ArsenalSummer signing Olivia Smith will make her competitive debut for the Arsenal this afternoon for our Barclays WSL opener against London City Lionesses.

The 21-year-old forward will line up at Emirates Stadium alongside Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo, who signed a new contract with the club on Friday.

Kim Little will captain our squad, joined by Mariona Caldentey and Victoria Pelova in the midfield.

18-year-old Katie Reid makes her second-ever WSL start against London City, paired with Steph Catley at the back. Katie McCabe and Emily Fox complete the backline, with Daphne van Domselaar between the sticks.

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