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See the full story · 2 sourcesWSL FIXTURES: Big-spending London City face tough opener
Big-spending London City Lionesses will play host to Manchester United on the opening day of the 2026/2027 Barclays Women’s Super League season.
WSL Football revealed the 2026/2027 Barclays Women’s Super League fixtures this morning via an official press release.
The pick of the opening weekend’s games sees big-spending London City Lionesses play host to Manchester United at The Copperjax Community Stadium in Bromley. Both clubs will be chasing European qualification this season and potentially more.
Other notable fixtures see Chelsea play host to Aston Villa while Arsenal go to Brighton & Hove Albion. There’s also a London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
The other opening weekend fixtures see Manchester City play host to Barclays WSL2 champions Birmingham City while the two other promoted sides, Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace, have home ties against Liverpool and Everton.
All fixture dates and kick-off times across the entire season will be announced in due course.
2026/2027 Barclays Women’s Super League – Opening Weekend Fixtures
4 Sept – London City Lionesses v Manchester United
5 Sept – Chelsea v Aston Villa
6 Sept – Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal
6 Sept – Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United
6 Sept – Manchester City v Birmingham City
6 Sept – Charlton Athletic v Liverpool
6 Sept – Crystal Palace v Everton
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