Martin Ho praises Tottenham for their adaptability and belief ahead of Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur Women are set to face Manchester City under the lights at Brisbane Road this weekend. In positive form, Spurs will be looking to perform well in front of a home crowd and add another three points to their tally.
On the back of two wins in two for new head coach, Martin Ho, he shared his ambitious and confident mindset with the media.
Simone Magill: WSL 2 Player Spotlight
Simone Magill is a thirty-year-old forward for Birmingham City Women. She made her move to the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 side this summer, and made an instant impact on their success.
Known for her intelligent movement and work rate in the final third, she is a forward who combines sharp finishing with a strong physical presence. Confident in linking play and pressing from the front, Magill adds attacking threat while contributing defensively. Bringing experience at both club and international level, she remains an influential figure capable of shaping games and inspiring those around her.
Nike agree multi-year partnership with the WSL in support of the professional women’s game
Nike has strengthened its relationship with women’s football in England by extending its sponsorship of the Barclays Women’s Super League.
As part of the new five-year deal, the sportswear giant will provide free boots to every player across WSL and Barclays WSL 2 football. With the exception of those already in partnership with another brand for football boots. It is believed that already over two-hundred-and-fifty players have already signed up to the initiative, with the promise of access to sufficient sporting equipment.
Cathinka Tandberg: WSL Player Spotlight
Cathinka Tandberg is a twenty-one-year-old forward for Tottenham Hotspur Women. The Norwegian international signed for Spurs a few weeks ago.
Her introduction to the Barclays Women’s Super League got off to a flying start. A versatile attacking threat, she combines pace and direct running with a composed finishing touch. Marking her first WSL start with a goal against Everton, she has already shown why she is one to watch in Tottenham’s frontline.
Manchester City edge Brighton in first home win
Manchester City Women kicked off their home campaign in the 2025/26 Barclays Women’s Super League season against Brighton & Hove Albion Women.
Both teams worked hard on the pitch to try and secure three points to stand them in good stead for the season ahead. Neither City nor Brighton had a win in the opening weekend, so this was a test of resilience and ambition under the lights at the Joie Stadium.
Martin Ho previews a trip to Goodison Park with a squad full of confidence
Tottenham Hotspur travel to Goodison Park on Sunday for their first away fixture of the 2025/26 Barclays Women’s Super League, and the opener in the new home of Everton Women.
Martin Ho spoke to the media ahead of a trip to Merseyside. With a team full of confidence, he looks to build on this positive start and return with another three points.
Manchester City to face Brighton & Hove Albion in opening home clash
Manchester City Women are looking to take on Brighton & Hove Albion to kick off their 2025/26 campaign on home soil in the Barclays Women’s Super League, at the Joie Stadium.
The last time these teams faced Manchester City took the three points in a 2-1 win. Kerstin Caspariji opened the scoring, assisted by teammate Khadija Bunny Shaw, followed by a Vivianne Miedema volley. Brighton reacted time and time again last season, elevating their tempo and attacking more frequently on the counter. However, they could not do enough to find two goals ahead of the final whistle.
Ornella Vignola: WSL Player Spotlight
Ornella Vignola is a twenty-year-old midfielder/winger for Everton FC Women.
A versatile attacking threat, she combines pace and direct running with a calm finishing touch. On her Barclays Women’s Super League debut for the Toffees, she announced herself with a historic Merseyside derby hat-trick. This instantly recognised her as a young player to watch this season.
Vignola has represented the Spanish national team at youth level and is now pushing for a breakthrough into the senior national team.
Mary Bashford: WSL 2 Player Spotlight
Mary Bashford is a twenty-year-old midfielder for Southampton FC Women This summer she joined the Saints on a permanent deal from Charlton Athletic.
Known for her energy and composure in central areas, she is comfortable on the ball and presses aggressively to drive at the opposition.
Offering balance in midfield, she links play between defence and attack. Still developing her game, Bashford is regarded as one of Southampton's young players capable of stepping up as the club continues to push forward in the women's game.
Bethany England leads Spurs to three points as WSL debutants shine
Tottenham Hotspur Women began their 2025/26 Barclays Women's Super League campaign with a narrow win over rivals West Ham United at Brisbane Road.
With 1,735 fans in attendance, this opening weekend London derby was highly anticipated. The Lilywhites secured all three points, thanks to a late penalty converted by captain, Bethany England.
Spurs entered the season aiming to bounce back after a challenging 2024/25, where they finished eleventh place. The team sought to revitalise their performances and build momentum for the new campaign, following the appointment of new and experienced head coach, Martin Ho.
Southampton slot four past Ipswich Town in Parker’s dream opener
A crowd of 3,896 travelled to St Mary’s Stadium for Southampton's opening fixture in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 against newly promoted Ipswich Town.
Last season, Ipswich finished top of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division by six points, with an impressive +79 goal difference.
The last meeting between these two sides was a mere three years ago in the FA Women’s Premier League Premier Division, with a 2-1 win for Southampton. The Saints will be looking for history to repeat itself.
Martin Ho full of ambition as his first WSL campaign with Tottenham Hotspur is on the horizon
Tottenham Hotspur FC Women will be looking to bounce back from last season’s disappointing eleventh place finish. They begin the new WSL season with a London Derby against West Ham at Brisbane Road.
Ahead of their match, recently appointed manager Martin Ho addressed the media to explain his plans going forward.
London City Lionesses: WSL Preview
The Underdogs of the season are coming in hot, determined to make their mark.
London City Lionesses have been the talk of the summer. Promoted from the second tier of the Barclays Women’s Super League, formerly known as the Barclays Women’s Championship, decisions made by the club during preseason caused all eyes to be focused on them.
Michele Kang, owner of the club is not messing around when it comes to the transfer market. Throughout the summer, the club have secured a variety of new signings: from older, more skilled and experienced players to young, talented players with lots of potential.
Arsenal FC Women: WSL preview
As the 2025/26 football season begins this weekend, Arsenal are hoping for another successful run in the Barclays Women Super League.
This is their second season under manager, Renée Slegers, who drives the spirit and mentality of the team. Following a tough few months for the north London side, Slegers was called upon to revive their spark: she did just that and more.
Manchester City Women: WSL preview
The blue side of Manchester are consecutive contenders to challenge for the top three in the Barclays Women’s Super League. In 2016, they secured the title of league winners; they want to do this again. This ambition will not change as Manchester City head into the 2025/26 season.
The team is one to watch during the season upon us, due to their standout players and strong chemistry on and off the pitch. The team will participate in three competitions this season: the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, the Subway Women’s League Cup and the WSL.
Sonia Bompastor previews title defence opener against Manchester City
Chelsea FC Women begin their Barclays Women’s Super League title defence this weekend with a blockbuster opener against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Ahead of the clash, manager Sonia Bompastor addressed the media to set the tone for the season ahead.
Southampton FC Women: WSL 2 preview
First formed in 1970 (unaffiliated with the men’s team), Southampton FC Women won the WFA Cup (now Women’s FA Cup) eight times. However, due to financial issues within the men’s team, the club withdrew support for the women’s team. Thankfully, under new ownership, the women were able to thrive again.
In the 2018/19 season, they played in the Southern Region Premier Division and were crowned champions with a perfect campaign of eighteen wins. Southampton managed to win the Southern Region Women’s Football League Cup, adding another trophy to their cabinet.
Since then, Southampton Women have risen to the second tier of English football, the Barclays WSL 2 (formerly known as the Barclay’s Women’s Championship). Their home matches are played at St Mary’s Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion Women: WSL preview
Brighton & Hove Albion Women had a rather successful 2024/25 season, finishing fifth place in the Barclays Women’s Super League. The club secured eight wins, four draws, and ten losses, having scored thirty-five goals and conceded forty-one goals.
Under head coach, Dario Vidošić, Brighton is a promising side. Typically, they play a possession-based game, integrating attacking movements through fluidity and direct passing up the field.
Chelsea FC Women: WSL preview
Chelsea is a dominant force in the Barclays Women's Super League; a legacy built during the Emma Hayes era.
Her departure in 2024 marked the beginning of a fresh chapter under new head coach, Sonia Bompastor, whose arrival heralded a new style of play, tactical formations, and a dynamic influx of talent.
The Blues have a rich history of success. Since 2015, Chelsea has dominated the WSL with eight league titles, six of these being won consecutively. Hayes influenced this decade of dominance for the London side, Bompastor will continue this legacy.
Liverpool FC Women: WSL Preview
Liverpool FC Women play their home games at the Wicked Stadium in St Helens. The club recently appointed former Manchester City head coach, Gareth Taylor as manager, with the immediate aim of securing their place in the Barclays Women’s Super League this season.
Liverpool have been re-establishing themselves as a competitive top-flight side after their back-to-back league titles in 2013 and 2014, followed by relegation in 2020. Since returning to the WSL in 2022, they targeted consistent mid-table finishes while strengthening the squad to push toward European qualification.