Average predicted finish: 3rd (This ranking reflects the combined forecasts of several writers rather than one individual prediction) Previous season’s finish: 3rd Prospects Following 10 years of dominance in domestic football and a memorable treble in 2024-25, Chelsea ended last season with only the League Cup, an outcome below the club’s customary expectations. Significant changes […]
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Four Women’s Super League academy teams will enter the third tier of the women’s football pyramid beginning with the 2027-28 season after the Football Association board approved the disputed plan. The move is part of a wider reform package for the Women’s National League intended to reinforce the women’s football structure, improve league standards and […]
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Writers’ projected finish: 6th (Note: this ranking reflects the average selection from the writing team and is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s personal forecast) Previous season’s finish: 7th Outlook Reaching the FA Cup final for the first time marked a major milestone for Brighton. Although they were defeated by Manchester City at Wembley, the achievement should […]
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Predicted position from our writers: 9th (Note: this does not necessarily reflect Sophie Downey’s individual view, but represents the average prediction from the panel) Last season’s position: 9th Prospects Aston Villa endured a difficult campaign last season, with ninth place falling short of the expectations shared by the club and its supporters. Even so, Natalia […]
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Writers’ projected finish: 2nd (Note: this is the average position selected by the panel rather than necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s personal choice) Previous season’s finish: 2nd Outlook Arsenal ended last season frustrated by their lack of major trophies, with victory in the first Fifa Champions Cup doing little to satisfy their desire to build on the […]
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As several areas of England prepare for a fifth heatwave in 2026, Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Janina Leitzig understands the difficulties faced by anyone trying to keep a garden healthy. “You’re not accustomed to having so little rain, are you?” she says. Following her summer switch to Manchester, the former Germany youth international does not […]
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Manchester United Women’s head coach Marc Skinner has departed by mutual agreement after spending five years at the club. Skinner replaced Casey Stoney in July 2021 and guided United to two top-three finishes in the Women’s Super League. He also secured the team’s first-ever Champions League qualification in 2023. During his tenure, United advanced to […]
Continue ReadingArsenal’s squad overhaul continues with the addition of Spanish goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez, who joins on a free transfer. The 27-year-old leaves Real Madrid after six seasons at the club. The Women’s Super League outfit had already reinforced the squad with Georgia Stanway (arriving from Bayern Munich), Selina Cerci (Hoffenheim), Ona Batlle (Barcelona), and Géraldine Reuteler […]
Continue ReadingChelsea are on the verge of securing the signature of French attacker Melvine Malard from Manchester United in a transfer that would set a new benchmark for the club’s outgoing fees. The package could reach around £850,000, though several sources indicate the final amount might be nearer to £750,000. Negotiations are believed to be in […]
Continue ReadingCrystal Palace, newly promoted to the Women’s Super League, are close to acquiring midfielder Sierra Enge from French club Strasbourg. The 26-year-old from the United States has settled on a two-year contract with the Eagles, with the move subject to international clearance. She will be manager Jo Potter’s first addition since the side regained their […]
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