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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Exclusive by Tom Garry

FA proposes introduction of WSL and Championship B teams in lower tiers

Chelsea lift the WSL 2023-24 trophy.
Chelsea, the WSL champions, could be allowed to play their B team in the fourth tier from 2026-27. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Allowing B teams from Women’s Super League and Championship clubs to play in the Women’s National League has been put forward as part of plans to restructure tiers three to six of the English women’s pyramid from the 2026-27 season.

A detailed proposal by the Football Association also includes the expansion of the regional leagues in tiers three and four to 14 teams per division and the introduction of a playoff system to increase the number of teams promoted and relegated between tiers three and four and four and five.

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