MARY FOWLER AND AUSSIE STARS HEADLINE THE WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE ON STAN SPORT

3 September 2026 - Regarded as the World’s Best Women’s Football League, The Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) returns on September 5, with every match live and on demand only on Stan Sport.

Reigning champions Manchester City look to defend their crown in an expanded 14-squad competition, welcoming newly promoted sides Charlton Athletic, Birmingham City and Crystal Palace to the top flight. Adding to the star power, London City Lionesses have pulled off a blockbuster marquee signing, bringing two-time Ballon d'Or Féminin winner and FIFA Women's World Cup champion Alexia Putellas to the league from Barcelona.

A massive contingent of the Matilda’s green and gold stars will be front and centre of the competition, led by Mary Fowler at Manchester City, Ellie Carpenter at Chelsea, Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley, and Kyra Cooney-Cross at Arsenal, Clare Hunt at Spurs, Clare Wheeler and Holly McNamara at Everton, Charlie Rule at Brighton, and Emily van Egmond, Grace Johnston, Leah Davidson at Charlton Athletic and Alanna Kennedy at the London City Lionesses.

Opening weekend kicks off with London City hosting Manchester United and Chelsea v Aston Villa, followed by a double header with Brighton taking on the Matildas-heavy Arsenal squad alongside Spurs v West Ham. Newly promoted Charlton Athletic make their debut against Liverpool, Crystal Palace host Clare Wheeler and Holly McNamara's Everton, and reigning champions Manchester City start their title defence against Birmingham City.

Stan Sport is the home of the world's most prestigious club competitions, with every match of the Premier League live and exclusive, UEFA Champions League from September 9, UEFA Europa League from September 17, and UEFA Conference League from October 16, alongside the historic Emirates FA Cup from January 9, alongside the NWSL and J League.

The Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) returns on September 5, with every match live and on demand on Stan Sport.

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