“I Want Us to be the Biggest Self-Sustaining Independent Women’s Club in the Country” Rugby Borough Women Reaching for New Heights the Right Way
Fierce, Gritty, Kind. These are just a few of the words CEO Max Turner used to describe Rugby Borough Women, a project grown from dedicated investment in women and girls football, championing player pathways and developing a determined culture. Third in last season's Northern Premier Division, Rugby are sitting at the top and three points in front after game week seven. They are looking even more determined for success, ready to fulfill their exciting promotion ambitions.
Women’s football is often about more than just 90 minutes on the pitch. It’s about the development of values, nurturing a fanbase, prioritizing player welfare and creating an environment with longevity and sustainability, something in the women's lower tiers we have seen all too recently has become more of an expectation than the rule.
Bayern on Top, Chaos follows: Six Weeks into the Bundesliga Season
Six weeks into the Bundseliga season and already so many talking points: Bayern München and VfL Wolfsburg are at the top of the table, while the recently promoted club Mainz are at the bottom. So everything is just as it always is, right? Well, not entirely.
There have been some surprises so far, dramatic games, clubs performing differently to expectations and five red cards.
Liga F: The Story So Far
The 2026/27 Liga F season has burst into life, with six match days completed and plenty of early storylines emerging across Spain’s top flight. Barcelona have made the strongest start, sitting top of the table with a perfect six wins from six. Madrid CFF sit second, while Real Madrid are level on points having collected four victories, one draw and a dismantling 7-0 loss to Barcelona at Camp Nou.
On Route to World Cup Qualification: the Lionesses Look to Overcome Greece at Halfway Point
The Lionesses travelled to face Greece for the first leg of their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, making this the first time each team have faced each-other. The two-legged tie kicked off in Heraklion, Crete on Friday.
Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses secured a 3-1 victory in the first leg, with clinical goals from Georgia Stanway, Maya Le Tissier and Alessia Russo. Both Liverpool Captain, Grace Fisk and North Carolina Courage’s Erica Meg Parkinson came on to make their debuts, inching closer to their dreams of World Cup football. However, Captain Kallisti Brouksair capitalised on a defensive error and pulled one back for Greece late on. The hosts played tactically and prevented England from finding pockets of space early on: the Lionesses had to adapt and fight for the win.
Scotland Face Czechia with World Cup Hopes still in Sight
Scotland look to feature in the FIFA Women’s World Cup next summer - but the route to Brazil will be one full of challenge and require belief and their best performances yet.
Scotland’s men’s team saw their first World Cup since 1998 over this past summer, while the women’s team competed in their first and only Women’s World Cup two tournaments ago in 2019. That campaign ended in the group stages with a draw to Argentina, followed by them failing to qualify for the 2023 tournament - but with an impressive roster of acclaimed players and success in their European qualifiers thus far, the team seem likely contenders for making it to Brazil next summer. If they see out Czechia, Scotland will face the winner of Lithuania vs Sweden, they still have a long road yet to see the World Cup stage.
From New Faces to Major Absences: What can Wales achieve Against Albania this Window?
Wales travel to Albania on Friday the 9th of October (17:00 BST kickoff) for their play-off semi-final first leg, with the return fixture taking place in Llanelli on Tuesday the 13th of October (19:15 BST kickoff).
The winners will face either Norway or Romania in the play-off final in December.
Chelsea complete Confident Take-Down of West Ham with Ruthless Second-Half Win
A meeting between East and West London rivals at the Chigwell Construction Stadium certainly promised to be an exciting matchup, with both West Ham and Chelsea wishing to seize the opportunity to gain valuable points before the international break.
One team certainly delivered on that promise, and after a slow first half with a goal gifted to them by a West Ham mistake, Chelsea pulled out all the stops after half-time to gain a decisive 3-0 victory. All three of Chelsea’s shots on target were converted, with goals from Malard, Walsh, and Hamano. Chelsea complete their fourth successive win in the WSL, leaving them unbeaten so far; they haven’t conceded a single goal in their last six games across all competitions.
Magical Manchester City Unbeaten at the Top Whilst Arsenal’s Fortunes Worsen at the Etihad
The 1500th game of the WSL era was taken by Manchester City, coming back from behind twice against an Arsenal side that had momentum but ran out of both ideas and confidence late on.
Lisa Baum opened the scoring in the first half but Hemp got the game level again just 5 minutes later. The Gunner’s started the second half firing, Russo finding the net for her second of the season in all competitions. Arsenal’s pressure weakened as the game went on, made only worse when Casparij’s first touch as a substitute curled the ball into the back of the net. The Citizens third and forth came from Hemp at the backpost and then no other than Bunny Shaw, given too much space in the center of the area after being largely nullified by Wubben Moy throughout, she doesn’t miss from there.
Taylor’s “Ambition is Limitless” as Liverpool Travel to Manchester United
Two wins, a draw and a narrow loss to last year's winners Manchester City in the WSL is a dream start for Gareth Taylor’s Liverpool. Following a 2025/26 where the side were continuously looking over their shoulder, not picking up a point until November, this season has brought a newfound “confidence and mentality” to the squad.
Aiming to end this first block on a high, the reds travel to faltering Manchester United, who will look to get their second three points of the league season, whilst Liverpool continue pushing to better their current 5th place position.
Saints Off to a Positive Start in their Bid for Promotion to the WSL
Two weeks into the season and Southampton are making a statement start to their WSL2 campaign. From emphatic goals scored to defensive contributions, the Saints are certainly a side to watch as they embark on their quest to gain promotion to the topflight.
England’s Young Lionesses aim to Roar again with Defining World Cup Test
With the 2026 FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup now underway in Poland, England's Young Lionesses have already begun their campaign. After their opening group stage matches, there is plenty to catch up on, from the talented squad and newly appointed manager Lydia Bedford’s leadership.
The Round of 16 knockout clash awaits the Young Lionesses this afternoon, where they look to progress to the Quarter Finals and showcase the potential of the future of English football. With a tough opponent in Nigeria, the contest is wide open.
Redefining Representation: Neurodivergent Voices in Women’s Football
Representation has always been a core part of women’s football. With more individuals speaking up about social topics in the sport, this has never been more important.
In recent years, people in the industry have raised awareness of the gender pay gap, match accessibility for fans and the increase in scheduled matches in the season calendar. However, one area that has gained significant attention is neurodiversity.
A New Chapter awaits Wolves with WSL2 Debut in Sight
After years of hard work, setbacks and rebuilding, Wolves enter the 2026/27 campaign ready to compete in the Women’s Super League 2 for the first time in their history.
The Old Gold secured promotion to the WSL2 by winning a dramatic post-season play-off final on Monday 4th May 2026. Wolves edged Plymouth Argyle 1-0, which saw Charlotte Greengrass 64th minute goal decide the game. This marks a huge moment for the club, with Wolves also transiting as a fully professional team for the first time.
Taylor praises “perfect” Summer Additions as Liverpool begin Season against Charlton
After a difficult campaign last season, Liverpool look to improve, with head coach Gareth Taylor believing his side are much better prepared. They will travel to Women’s Super League debutants, Charlton Athletic this weekend to kickstart their 2026/27 campaign. Following an impressive preseason run, the Reds are determined to showcase their talent and steal the spotlight in the topflight.
Can Leicester City Redeem Themselves in the 2026/27 Season?
Leicester City Women, until being acquired by King Power in 2020, were an independent club who saw a record of four successive league promotions following their founding in 2004.
They were first promoted to the WSL during the 2020/2021 season, and remained there until their relegation in the recent 2025/2026 season. While never finishing particularly impressively on the table across these years, the team earned their spot in the increasingly dynamic league by showing resilience amidst dips in success, and giving home to both budding young talents and players with lengthy WSL experience.
London City Lionesses moving towards “something bigger” as WSL Opener nears
London City Lionesses have considerable shoes to fill following a summer which saw further development in owner Michelle Kang’s plan to create an independent women’s ‘super’ team. With eight new signings, ranging from global stars to new young talent, it seems everyone is anticipating whether they will continue to undergo growing pains in the coming season, or take the league by storm and reap the rewards of Kang’s monumental investment.
They will be playing in the WSL opener against Manchester United on Friday the 4th of September, and this is what head coach Eder Maestre and Daniëlle van de Donk had to say ahead of the clash.
Arsenal Gunning for Glory
The most decorated team in the land, Arsenal Women are looking to get back to their historic heights after a disappointing few seasons. A summer rebuild continues the ‘Renéeissance’ of manager Sleger’s era that began with a historic UEFA Champions League victory. The new campaign offers a chance to cement themselves as modern giants and reclaim their form domestically, a league title and a trip to Wembley something firmly in their sights after 8 years away. The belief is there from fans and players alike but as the Emirates Stadium floodlights beckon, will the Gunners be able to get their hands on silverware once more?
Can Durham Fight Back the Threat of Relegation after a Turbulent Summer?
Although Durham have typically been a strong force in the second tier, their 2026/27 season looks to be a long road ahead in the WSL2 after finishing 10th last season, and narrowly avoiding the danger of complete club closure earlier this summer. As the club now looks to focus on pre-season preparations, the question arises, how hard will Durham have to fight to make sure they can secure their place in the WSL2 going forward?
How West Ham are Looking to Turn a Corner in the 2026/27 Season
After finishing tenth in the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) last season, this summer is more important than ever for West Ham United to ensure their ability to stay competitive in next season's expanded league. The 2025-26 season was turbulent for the club, after Rehanne Skinner was sacked in December after just one win in 11 league games. As they look ahead to the 2026-27 campaign, and new manager Rita Guarino’s first full season with the club, West Ham have made some of the most exciting signings in the league that should help them to confidently stake their claim in the WSL.
All Eyes on Promotion for Newcastle United with New Look for 2026/27 WSL2 Campaign
After two seasons of midtable WSL2 finishes following their promotion from the Women’s National League in 2024, Newcastle come into the new season with hopes of being more competitive. With an experienced manager and talented additions to the squad, the Magpies will want to finish in the top four.