Super League | England - an overview

The England Women’s Super League Football or (FA) Super League is the flagship of female professional football in England. It is the top level of the English Women’s football league system with a worldwide following. The WSL is a semi-professional league with only a few full-time players in each club. This looks set to change since the 2019 Cup performances. The League has seen some changes regarding the number of full-time players and wage structure. The origins of the Super League as we know it, dating back to 2010 when the women’s football divisions were separated. There are 12 clubs fighting for the right to belong in the England Women’s Super League. There is no promotion from the Women’s Super League. However, 1st and 2nd placed teams qualify to play in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Relegation from the Women’s Super League is to the FA Women’s Championship. The three lowest placed teams at the end of the season are relegated.

Upcoming fixtures

About This Competition

The England Women’s Super League Football or (FA) Super League is the flagship of female professional football in England. It is the top level of the English Women’s football league system with a worldwide following. The WSL is a semi-professional league with only a few full-time players in each club. This looks set to change since the 2019 Cup performances. The League has seen some changes regarding the number of full-time players and wage structure. The origins of the Super League as we know it, dating back to 2010 when the women’s football divisions were separated. There are 12 clubs fighting for the right to belong in the England Women’s Super League. There is no promotion from the Women’s Super League. However, 1st and 2nd placed teams qualify to play in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Relegation from the Women’s Super League is to the FA Women’s Championship. The three lowest placed teams at the end of the season are relegated.

Participating teams

  • Arsenal W.F.C.
    Meadow Park, Borehamwood
  • Aston Villa Ladies FC
    The Lamb Ground
  • Birmingham City W.F.C.
    Damson Park, Solihull
  • Brighton & Hove Albion W.F.C.
    Withdean Stadium, Withdean
  • Bristol City W.F.C.
    Stoke Gifford Stadium, Bristol
  • Chelsea F.C. Women
    Kingsmeadow, Norbiton
  • Crystal Palace LFC
    Selhurst Park, Selhurst (London
  • Everton W.F.C.
    Select Security Stadium, Southport
  • Leicester City WFC
  • Liverpool F.C. Women
  • Manchester City W.F.C.
    Academy Stadium, Manchester
  • Manchester United W.F.C.
    Leigh Sports Village, Leigh
  • Reading F.C. Women
    Adams Park, High Wycombe
  • Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Women
    The Hive Stadium
  • West Ham United F.C. Women
    Rush Green Stadium, Romford

Standings

#TeamPldDiff.Pnts
1Chelsea F.C. Women LogoChelsea F.C. Women72221
2Manchester City W.F.C. LogoManchester City W.F.C.81019
3Brighton & Hove Albion W.F.C. LogoBrighton & Hove Albion W.F.C.8316
4Arsenal W.F.C. LogoArsenal W.F.C.81015
5Manchester United W.F.C. LogoManchester United W.F.C.7915
6Liverpool F.C. Women LogoLiverpool F.C. Women8-39
7Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Women LogoTottenham Hotspur F.C. Women8-97
8Aston Villa Ladies FC LogoAston Villa Ladies FC8-46
9Everton W.F.C. LogoEverton W.F.C.8-106
10Leicester City WFC LogoLeicester City WFC8-65
11West Ham United F.C. Women LogoWest Ham United F.C. Women8-85
12Crystal Palace LFC LogoCrystal Palace LFC8-145