The big WSL and WSL2 season preview: Women’s Football Weekly – podcast

On the podcast today: Faye, Suzy, Emma and Sophie recap a busy off-season. Transfer deals, the arrival of the best player in the world, new financial sustainability rules coming into play and one manager swap already.

The 2026-27 campaign gets under way in Bromley on Friday evening as London City Lionesses host Manchester United. Chelsea kick off their campaign against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and on Sunday there is a London derby as Tottenham host West Ham, Brighton host Arsenal, Charlton open life in the league against Liverpool, Crystal Palace take on Everton, while holders Manchester City take on newbies Birmingham City.

So who do the panel think are favourites? Who are in trouble? And who might be the fun ones?

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