#relegation-playoff

#relegation-playoff

With the WSL expanding to 14 teams in 2026-27, the bottom side will play the third-placed finisher in WSL2 for a top-flight spot next year. But that will be of little comfort for two teams who, despite their status and history, look ill-equipped for this campaign. While their records are similarly unimpressive, the reasons for their struggles differ. Two-time top-flight champions Liverpool's problems lie primarily in attack, while West Ham have defensive woes too.

The chaos unfolded with Salernitana fans throwing smoke bombs and chairs onto the pitch, leading to the abandonment of the match against Sampdoria.