Charlton Athletic return to the topflight in September for the first time since they were relegated from the FA Women’s Premier League at the end of the 2007/08 season. Their promotion will end an 18 year absence from the top flight, making them the 21st different club to compete in the Barclays Women’s Super League.

Karen Hills’ team secured this promotion after a competitive play-off final that saw the Addicks beat Leicester City on penalties, in front of a record crowd at The Valley. Following an impressive form in the WSL2 last season, Charlton are ready to make their WSL debut with statement performances and strong ambitions.

Crystal Palace Women took the crown in an exciting and closely fought South London Derby at Selhurst Park. Turning the streets of Croydon red and blue, 3,822 fans made the journey to the club’s main stadium for this landmark fixture against Charlton Athletic, the South-East London rivals both looking to cement their place in promotion territory of the Barclays WSL2 table. 

With a family friendly fanzone, Eagles mascots dancing on the sidelines, and a cracking playlist (of course featuring the club's anthem ‘Glad all Over’), the crowd were in full voice, with fans of all demographics, new supporters to lifetime ones, wanting to see women's football on the main stage.