- The WSL fixtures for the 2026-27 season were released on Thursday morning, with defending champions Manchester City set to face newly-promoted Birmingham City in their first match of the campaign.
- Meanwhile, Mary Earps , who has returned to the WSL to play for London City Lionesses after two years in France with PSG, will take on former club Manchester United on the opening day.
- London City Lionesses have grabbed the headlines this summer after signing Earps and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas .
- Chelsea are due to host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in their first game, while there will be a London derby on the opening day between Tottenham and West Ham.
- The WSL has been expanded to 14 teams, with the new season due to get underway on 4 September.
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WSL fixtures: Mary Earps to face former club Man United on opening day of 2026-27 season
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