Chelsea host Cypriot champions Pafos FC at Stamford Bridge this Wednesday, January 21, 2026, for a Matchday 7 fixture in the Champions League. The Blues, currently managed by Liam Rosenior, sit 14th in the table and are looking for a win to push closer to the automatic qualification spots.
Chelsea enter the match following a 2-0 win over Brentford but are dealing with several injury concerns. Tosin Adarabioyo is ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Levi Colwill and Roméo Lavia remain long-term absentees.
Star playmaker Cole Palmer is also a doubt due to a persistent groin issue, and Enzo Fernández has been struggling with illness. However, the team is boosted by the return to training of Estêvão Willian, Jamie Gittens, and Malo Gusto.
Pafos FC
Pafos FC arrive at Stamford Bridge for their first-ever competitive meeting with Chelsea, sitting 27th in the Champions League standings. The Cypriot side is currently led by new manager Sofyane Cherfa after the recent departure of Juan Carlos Carcedo.
The visitors have exceeded expectations in their debut Champions League campaign, recently stunning Villarreal and securing draws against credible opponents. However, they will be without former Chelsea favorite David Luiz, whose homecoming is in doubt due to injury.
They are also missing João Correia due to suspension. Pafos will rely on a compact defensive block led by Derrick Luckassen and the creative spark of Mislav Oršić as they search for a historic result in West London.
Match Details and Kick-off Time
The Chelsea v. Pafos FC game will kick off at 8:00 PM GMT. For fans in other regions, the match timings are as follows:
- United Kingdom: 8:00 PM GMT
- Cyprus / Central Europe: 9:00 PM CET
- Egypt (Local Time): 10:00 PM (GMT +2)
- United States (Eastern Time): 3:00 PM EST
- India: 1:30 AM IST (Thursday, Jan 22)
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge and will be officiated by referee Erik Lambrechts.
How to Watch Chelsea V. Pafos FC Live
TV Broadcast:
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports 3.
- United States: Paramount+.
- Middle East & North Africa: beIN Sports MENA.
- India: Sony Sports Network.
Online Streaming:
- discovery+: Available for TNT Sports subscribers in the UK.
- Paramount+: The primary streaming home for Champions League in the US.
- Chelsea Official App: Live audio commentary from former defender Jason Cundy starts five minutes before kick-off.
- TOD: Regional streaming coverage for fans in the MENA region.
- fuboTV / DAZN: Streaming options available for fans in Canada and selected European regions.
