- The WSL fixtures for the 2026-27 season were released on Thursday morning, with defending champions Manchester City set to face newly-promoted Birmingham City in their first match of the campaign.
- Meanwhile, Mary Earps, who has returned to the WSL to play for London City Lionesses after two years in France with PSG, will take on former club Manchester United on the opening day.
- London City Lionesses have grabbed the headlines this summer after signing Earps and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas.
- Chelsea are due to host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in their first game, while there will be a London derby on the opening day between Tottenham and West Ham.
- The WSL has been expanded to 14 teams, with the new season due to get underway on 4 September.
