The Women’s Super League will expand from 12 to 14 teams from the 2026‑27 season, subject to Football Association approval. Clubs from the top division and WSL2 voted unanimously in favour of a proposal to expand the league and raise minimum standards, making the second tier fully professional.
The changes must be backed by the FA because it has a “golden share” in WSL Football, which took over the running of the top two tiers of domestic women’s football in England last year. The vote at a shareholder meeting on Monday followed months of discussions with players, clubs, fans and other stakeholders, during which more than 20 league formats were explored.
