Chelsea is set to open the 2025-26 Women's Super League season against Manchester City at Kingsmeadow on September 5. Chelsea, the six-time champions, finished the last season unbeaten, while City finished fourth, missing out on Champions League qualification. Other notable fixtures include Arsenal facing the London City Lionesses, a Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton, and Manchester United hosting Leicester City. The WSL will see changes in format in the coming seasons, including a winter break and playoff relegation rules for the 12th-placed team.
Chelsea will face Manchester City in the opening match of the Women's Super League season on September 5. Chelsea, the reigning six-time champions, finished last season unbeaten.
Manchester City finished fourth in the previous season, 17 points behind Chelsea, and missed Champions League qualification. Arsenal, the European champions, will start the season against London City Lionesses.
The opening weekend includes a Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton, with fixtures also including Manchester United hosting Leicester City and Brighton playing Aston Villa.
The WSL will have a winter break from December 22 to January 10, and the season will conclude on May 17, with an expanded league format starting in 2026-27.
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