Manchester City Women extended their lead at the top of the Barclays Women’s Super League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over London City Lionesses, secured by a late strike from Khadija Bunny Shaw at the Copperjax Community Stadium. 

Despite a spirited performance from the hosts, the league leaders once again demonstrated their championship pedigree and pushed nine points clear in the league, above holders Chelsea. However, a club record crowd of 3,418 made this a special occasion for London City Lionesses.

Tottenham Hotspur Women travel to St Helens for a must-win Barclays Women’s Super League clash against Liverpool FC.

While Spurs stand in fourth place in the WSL with 23 points, a win could take them level once again with North London rivals, Arsenal. They aim to chase the Gunners as they battle for their first ever qualification place for the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

At the other end of the table, Liverpool still remain winless in the league this season, with only four points to their name. With six new signings since the New Year, Gareth Taylor’s side seek their first three points and aim to gradually edge out of the relegation zone.

Tottenham Hotspur Women travel to St Helens on Sunday January 25, as they prepare to face relegation-fighting, Liverpool FC Women.  

The Lilywhites continue to push for top three in the Barclays Women’s Super League, hoping to earn three points away against a resilient Liverpool side.

Head coach, Martin Ho spoke to the media ahead of this weekend’s match and reinforces his strong ambitions with the club.

Liverpool FC Women host Tottenham Hotspur in the Barclays Women’s Super League on Sunday 25 January.

Head coach, Gareth Taylor spoke to the media ahead of a must-win fixture at St Helens Stadium for the Reds.

On the back of a dominant win in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, alongside the addition of six new players to the squad, Liverpool are fighting for points as they aim to regain form and take positive steps forward in the second half of the 2025/26 season.  

Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge for the most played fixture in the Barclays Women’s Super League: the London Derby.

Ahead of kick off, Chelsea are in second place in the WSL table, six points behind current front runners, Manchester City. Arsenal are level with North London rivals, taking third place due to a higher goal difference.

While Chelsea have 27 points on board, Arsenal look to close the gap between the two London sides. With only 23 points, a win today will edge the Gunners closer to the Blues and their title ambitions.

Leicester City FC Women are currently in 9th place in the Barclays Women’s Super League table with only nine points on the table, as the second half of the 2025/26 season is underway.

With five new faces joining the Foxes already this January, it is clear the club are ambitious to invest in the women’s side and push up the table.

Already this season, there is evidence of a lack of squad depth, alongside gaps within passages of play along the flanks and something missing in the final third. However, these new signings could be the resolution to Rick Passmoor’s problems as head coach.

Everton manager Brian Sørensen spoke to the media ahead of the Toffees’ Barclays Women’s Super League fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday evening. 

The Toffees take on the Seagulls at Goodison Park under the lights: a fixture set to entertain with expected goals and tight margins. 

He outlined squad updates and team mentality, alongside discussing Everton’s performance against Brighton, and what he expects from the players as the season continues.

As participation in elite women’s football continues to expand globally, increasing attention is being directed toward the long-term health outcomes of retired female players. While football offers substantial physical, psychological, and social benefits, evidence indicates that retired female footballers face a distinct set of long-term health challenges.

These include musculoskeletal disorders, neurocognitive risks, mental health concerns, and reproductive health issues, many of which may manifest earlier or more severely than in the general population or compared with male players.

Understanding these outcomes is essential for developing effective prevention strategies, gender-specific care models, and post-retirement support systems.

Khadija “Bunny” Shaw is not just redefining what success looks like for Jamaican or black women in football, she's showing that talent, determination, and belief can take you anywhere.

The Manchester City forward is in the prime of her career, clinical in front of goal and driving City towards silverware at the end of the season. However, she plays more than the role of just a footballer; she is role model and example to the next generations of aspiring young, black footballers.

Her journey is proof that representation matters and that the next generation of young girls from Kingston to London can dream even bigger because of her.

Tottenham Hotspur Women secured their place in the fifth round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup with a 3-0 victory over Leicester City Women at Brisbane Road on Sunday afternoon, played in front of an attendance of 1,062.

In a contest that was competitive in its early stages, Signe Gaupset proved decisive, producing two moments of quality that swung the tie firmly in Spurs’ favour. Goals from captain Bethany England, Drew Spence and Lenna Gunning-Williams ensured a comfortable passage into the next round for Martin Ho’s side.

The language and tone used in media coverage of women’s football have undergone a marked transformation over recent decades. Historically characterised by sexualisation, trivialisation, and condescension, contemporary reporting increasingly adopts a professional, performance-focused approach.  

This shift reflects the sport’s growing prominence, professionalisation. And success on the international stage, particularly during major tournaments, such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the UEFA Women’s EUROs.

Liverpool head coach Gareth Taylor, spoke to the media at the AXA Melwood Training Facility on January 16, ahead of his side’s Adobe Women’s FA Cup Fourth Round tie against London Bees on January 18.

With Liverpool currently sitting bottom of the Barclays Women’s Super League table, Taylor emphasised the importance of using the FA Cup as an opportunity to build confidence, rhythm, and clarity in performances, while remaining realistic about the challenges ahead.

Tier 4 side London Bees face Barclays Women's Super League side, Liverpool FC this Sunday in a historic fourth round proper of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

Defender, Aria Heil shared her thoughts on the match ahead, focusing on preparations and mentality for one of the club’s biggest ever cup ties.

A club record league attendance of 7,561 are under the lights at St. Mary’s for a highly anticipated South Coast Derby in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 - the first league match of 2026.

The previous meeting between these two finished in a 5-2 victory for the Saints, painting Hampshire red.

The hosts are looking to climb up the table, starting the day in 7th with 15 points. Portsmouth come into this hoping to get back to winning ways, having taken only 1 point from their last 3 fixtures in the league.

FIFA has expanded its competitive portfolio by taking the first-ever Women’s Champions Cup to London. 

The competition will be held at the Gtech Community Stadium, home of Brentford FC, for the semi-finals and at the Emirates (referred to as the Arsenal Stadium for the contest) for the third-place play-off and the final.

Tottenham Hotspur Women moved to fourth in the Barclays Women’s Super League table following their narrow win over Leicester City Women at Brisbane Road on Sunday. 

A harsh own goal from the Foxes settled the outcome, giving the Lilywhites the decisive advantage.

It was a slow start, with both teams trying to find a breakthrough. There were moments of magic, with new signing, Signe Gaupset pushing forward and captain, Bethany England linking up in the final third. 

Tottenham Hotspur Women hope to start the New Year with three points against Leicester City as they continue to push for a top three finish.

Martin Ho addressed the media ahead of this fixture to kick start the second half of the 2025/26 season in the Barclays Women’s Super League.

Brian Sørensen has stressed the importance of Everton Women concentrating on their own performance levels as the Toffees prepare to face Barclays Women’s Super League leaders, Manchester City this weekend.

Everton begin their 2026 campaign with a challenging trip to the Joie Stadium, where they will face Andrée Jegerletz’s in-form City side in a 12:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday, January 11th.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Sørensen provided an update on squad availability, discussed the January transfer window, and outlined what his team must do to compete against the league leaders.

Returning from their winter break , Manchester City prepare to take on Everton. City start the New Year top-of-the0table in the Barclays Women’s Super League with six points clear, while the Toffees remain in tenth place.

This fixture takes place at 11:55 BST at Manchester City's home, the Joie Stadium. Both teams are eager to start the year off on the right foot and add another three points to their name.

This is the third time the teams face each other this season, as they previously met in both the WSL and the Subway Women’s League Cup. Although Everton have managed to score in every game against the Blues, Manchester City secured all three points in both games.

London City Lionesses head coach, Eder Maestre has called for a balance of humility and ambition as his side prepare to face Liverpool Women on Sunday, 11th January, in his first match in charge of the club.

Despite Liverpool currently sitting at the bottom of the league and yet to secure a win this season, Maestre was quick to dismiss any suggestion of complacency, stressing the importance of respecting their performances against top opposition.