The Women’s Super League is the top tier of the English women’s football pyramid, having been formed in April 2011. As of the 2025/26 season, the WSL features the most FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 players out of any league worldwide.
The WSL currently hosts 12 teams, but as of the 2026/27 season will welcome two more teams and expand to a 14-team league. This expansion will see the top two teams in WSL 2 automatically promoted, with a play-off match deciding the third promotion place.
The 2025/26 Season
The 2025/26 WSL season has already been one to remember — goals shared across many different clubs, big upsets, and fierce competition at the top. Manchester City’s Jamaican striker Bunny Shaw and Jess Park for Manchester United have been among the standout performers.
The top 5 positions are held by Premier League-affiliated clubs. More matches than ever are being played at men’s home grounds, with Aston Villa, Arsenal, Everton and Leicester opting to play all their home games at Premier League-affiliated stadiums.
English Talent on Show
9 out of the 11 starting players in the Women’s European Cup final win vs Spain are playing their club football in the WSL. From experienced players like Lucy Bronze and Leah Williamson at Chelsea and Arsenal, to exciting young talents like Lauren Hemp and Ella Toone at Manchester City and Manchester United.
International Stars
As of the 2025/26 season, the WSL has had over 500 international players participate, with 47 different nations represented. Players from six different continents currently feature in the league.
For Liverpool Fans
The WSL hosts two Merseyside derbies a season, with both Everton and Liverpool competing. Liverpool reached the quarterfinals of the FA Cup this season. Everton have made a particularly special addition — as of September 2025, Goodison Park serves as the women’s home ground.
The Women’s Super League wants to welcome you to its football family — whether you visit a live game, watch highlights, or follow on social media.
