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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Exclusive by Matt Hughes

Women’s Super League to consider scrapping relegation in major revamp

General view of a corner flag inside the stadium before the Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Tottenham.
The rationale behind the proposal is that removing relegation would encourage owners to invest and help develop a more competitive league. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters

The Women’s Super League is considering abolishing relegation as part of a radical proposal to grow the sport that will be discussed by the clubs at a meeting on Friday.

The Guardian has learned that the 23 WSL and Championship clubs have been called to a strategy summit by the newly formed company that runs both competitions, Women’s Professional Leagues Ltd, which will ask them to explore a range of options to increase the profile, sustainability and profitability of women’s football.

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