The Women’s Super League (WSL) is preparing for an exciting opening weekend, with reigning champions Chelsea set to host Aston Villa in a highly-anticipated match. The upcoming season also marks the beginning of Sonia Bompastor’s tenure as the new Chelsea boss, taking over from Emma Hayes who departed from the club after an impressive 12-year tenure. Fans can witness Bompastor’s debut game as it will be broadcast live on the BBC.
Chelsea, a dominant force in the league with seven championship victories, will aim to maintain their formidable status. However, Manchester City, who narrowly missed out on the title last season, will seek redemption under the management of Gareth Taylor as they face off against Arsenal in another headline fixture. The match may also witness the much-anticipated debut of Vivianne Miedema for City, following her recent transfer from Arsenal.
Amidst these high-stakes encounters, FA Cup holders Manchester United will face West Ham United, and Leicester City will clash with Liverpool. In addition, Crystal Palace is scheduled to challenge FA Cup finalists Tottenham, while Brighton is set to host Everton in what promises to be an electrifying start to the season.
The opening weekend fixtures are set to take place over the weekend of 21-22 September, and specific dates and times for each match will be announced in due course.
The anticipation is palpable as fans eagerly await the commencement of the new WSL season. With an array of captivating fixtures on the horizon, football enthusiasts can look forward to an enthralling start to the league.
The WSL’s opening weekend fixtures are as follows:
– Arsenal v Manchester City
– Brighton v Everton
– Chelsea v Aston Villa
– Liverpool v Leicester City
– Manchester United v West Ham
– Tottenham v Crystal Palace
As the season draws near, excitement mounts as we prepare for what promises to be a spectacular season in the Women’s Super League.