Entering Gameweek Three of the UWCL League Phase - Introducing this Season’s Champions League Participants
The UWCL's league phase is back in full swing. From record champions to first-time participants, 18 clubs from 11 countries are fighting for their spot in the next round, so let's take a look at all of this year's UWCL clubs and how they have done across the first two matchdays.
From Champions League winners to European Newcomers - the UEFA Women's Europa Cup is heading into the Round of 16
The UEFA Women's Europa Cup is back for its second season. After two qualifying rounds, the second-tier European club competition will play the first leg of the round of 16 on the 28th and 29th October. With the reigning champions BK Häcken playing in the Champions League this season, the Europa Cup will definitely see a new winner.
So, how does the competition work? How did last season go? And which teams will face each other this time around? Let's take a look at the competition and the clubs fighting to lift the trophy.
Crystal Palace First Half Strike Wasn’t Enough to Weather the Blues second half storm
Chelsea eventually sealed all three points from an incredibly feisty South London derby against Crystal Palace. It was an end to end match up that saw the Blues come back from behind and Storm Boelo’s swirling wind dictate play.
Crystal Palace would have hoped to bounce back after a shock 3-2 defeat to Southampton midweek, a closely fought battle against the WSL2 side on the south coast where the Eagles much changed side missed out on all three cup points. A weekend 1-0 home loss to West Ham compounded their need for points, unable to turn dominance, strong defensive energy and counterattacking prowess into wins. Speaking pre match, head coach Potter said that this Palace team is different from the one that lost 7-0 to Chelsea at home in their last WSL season "we're not taking anything for granted. We're wanting to improve. We're wanting to be better.”
The Hammers Take Three Points from the Eagles through Gago’s Strike
West Ham United strolled to a comfortable 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) to secure their second win of the season through Kelly Gago’s first-half strike.
The Eagles attempted to fight back, thinking they had equalised before half-time when Bethany England turned in a cross from Fuka Tsunoda, only for the assistant referee to flag for offside.
Tottenham Hotspur Stun Ten Player Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
An Olivia Holdt hat trick and Victoria Pelova brace helped the visitors to an emphatic 7-0 win against a defiant but ultimately outrun 10-man Crystal Palace.
A 7th minute red card for Palace midfielder Fuka Tsunoda put a pause on the Eagle’s early promise, reverting to a defensive display so successful last week in their draw against Arsenal, keeping it level before half time. Tired legs and a changed game plan from Spurs completely altered proceedings after the break. Tottenham came out firing, not wasting any time before running rings around the Eagles, Holdt slotting it home for her first four minutes after the whistle and the floodgates opened from there.
Bristol City Register First Win as Hardy’s Hattrick Stuns the Golden Girls
Bristol City moved to eighth in the Women’s Super League 2 (WSL2) table after securing their first win of the season after a 5-1 thriller over Watford Women at Vicarage Road on Sunday.
A superb performance by Rio Hardy opened the scoreline for the Robins in the first half, while new summer signing Saoirse Noonan pulled one for the hosts after the break.
New Teams, A Growing Fan Base and A League Takeover: An Introduction to the Frauen-Bundesliga
Germany's top division is one of the oldest and most successful women's football leagues in the world. It has produced European champions, World Cup winners and some of the biggest clubs and players in the sport. Now an exciting new Frauen-Bundesliga season is ahead of us and a lot happened before the ball was even kicked. From Stuttgart and Mainz about to play their first Bundesliga season, to the growing number of fans in the stadiums, to clubs taking a major step towards running the league by themselves and fans protesting against kick-off times.
This season will be an important one - not just on the pitch.
Goodwin Shines as London City Slot Four Past Charlton
London City Lionesses sent out a strong statement after a 4-1 win over Charlton Athletic at the Valley Stadium in London.
England international Isobel Goodwin opened the scoring on quick succession early in the first half for the visitors, while Jodie Hutton added a consolation goal for the hosts soon after. Jana Fernandez added a third just before the break, with Nicole Anyomi making it 4-1 before full time.
Potter wants to “Keep the Momentum” as Crystal Palace face Tottenham at Selhurst Park
Head coach Jo Potter speaks in her press conference ahead of Crystal Palace’s first game at Selhurst Park this season. The Eagles are set to host London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur in a tough contest.
After a 0-0 draw with Arsenal last weekend that surpassed expectations, Palace are full of confidence heading into this fixture.
Potter ‘ready to go’ against Arsenal after Crystal Palace’s Successful WSL Return
Speaking in her press conference ahead of Crystal Palace’s fixture against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, Manager Jo Potter was full of optimism as Palace look to continue their new chapter after being promoted to the WSL once again. She was explicit that they have “got quite a few strings to [their] bow”, something they did not hide in their first match of the season.
Having beaten Everton 1-0 on Sunday, Palace now look ahead to continue challenging the top talent in the league with their exciting signings and moving past last week’s substitution controversy to bring their quality to face a tough Gunners’ side.
Crystal Palace return to the WSL: Do they have what it takes this time?
Newly promoted Crystal Palace are determined to achieve a better finish than their first season in the WSL, following a statement signing of UEFA European Championship winner Bethany England.
Crystal Palace achieved promotion following a strong and successful WSL2 campaign where they beat Portsmouth 6-1 on the final day, securing a second-place finish. Palace won 12 of their 14 league games, an impressive tally for manager Jo Potter’s first season with the club after previously spending two years at Rangers. She was brought in following a disappointing season in the WSL in 2024/25 where Palace finished 12th, ten points behind Tottenham Hotspur in 11th, where they only scored four league goals and registered two wins.
The Eagles fly back into the WSL with six-goal statement
Crystal Palace finished second in the Women’s Super League 2 (WSL) this season after their 6-1 thrashing of 12th-placed Portsmouth secured them promotion to the Women’s Super League 1 after a year's break.
After a close title race with Palace tied on points with Birmingham City in the table this season, the Eagles ensured they had the game in hand with Molly Sharpe coolly levelling the score in the first half after Meg Hornby put the visitors ahead.
It was total dominance after the break, with Palace in total control after a double from Ashleigh Weerden and a triple threat from Kirsty Howat and Annabel Blanchard, with Elise Hughes hitting for six.
Crystal Palace Victorious in South London Showdown
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.
The Eagles remain in the WSL promotion race with narrow victory over the Robins
Crystal Palace Women moved into fourth place in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 after an emphatic 2-1 win over Bristol City at the VBS Community Stadium.
Palace, who had mixed results so far this season, looked to go one better than their rivals after their recent loss to Southampton. It was a close call between the teams in the league, with only four points separating them.
The Eagles fly with five WSL 2 wins in five slotting four past Durham
Crystal Palace Women continued their winning momentum as they secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Durham in the Barclays Women's Super League (WSL 2) at the VBS Community Stadium.
Durham looked the more dangerous team, pressing high and relentlessly attacking the Eagles' defence, but it was Palace that were triumphant in the end.
Two goals from Molly Sharpe in the second half sealed the win, while a goal from forward Annabel Blanchard ensured the Eagles were in top form.
Annabel Blanchard stars as the Eagles overcome the Blues
Crystal Palace Women cruised to an unexpected 3-0 win over Birmingham City Women at the VBS Community Stadium on Sunday.
Despite sitting in eighth place in the Barclays Women's Super League 2 table, the Eagles ensured they had the bragging rights over their rivals.
After a slow start, the Eagles were fired up, with Molly-Mae Sharpe giving them the lead. Two goals in two minutes in the second half from Shanade Hopcroft and Annabel Blanchard sealed Birmingham City's fate, who looked lacklustre at times and struggled to create chances.
Crystal Palace edge out Ipswich Town in five goal thriller
Crystal Palace Women sailed into second place in Group D after a convincing win over Ipswich Town in the Subway Women’s League Cup.
A double by Emma Watson and Allyson Swaby ensured the Eagles were on top form to reach the last group stage game in style.
Palace, who were third from bottom in the group after a heavy defeat by London City Lionesses, started strongly but were evenly matched by Ipswich’s defence and attacking play.
Crystal Palace hold Sunderland to draw in feisty WSL 2 clash
Crystal Palace Women were held to a 1–1 draw with Sunderland Women at the VBS Community Stadium in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2.
Sunderland opened the scoring in the ninth minute when forward, Katy Watson’s effort took a heavy deflection and looped past Palace goalkeeper, Shae Yañez to give the visitors an early lead.
However, Palace hit back just four minutes later, as Kirsty Howat latched onto a through ball from Scottish international, Emma Watson and calmly lifted her finish over the advancing keeper to make it 1–1.