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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Women’s Super League clubs approve expansion plans

Chelsea have won six WSL titles in row but the league is set to change - (Getty Images)

Women’s Super League clubs have voted to expand the top-flight from 12 to 14 teams from the 2026/27 season.

The top two teams will be promoted from WSL 2 next season, while a play-off will be contested between the third-placed team and the side that finishes bottom in the WSL to make up the 14 clubs.

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