Promoted Newcastle United and Portsmouth play their first-ever Barclays Ladies’s Championship fixtures because the second-tier’s season kicks off this Sunday.
Newcastle journey to London Metropolis Lionesses new base at Bromley for the live-streamed recreation, whereas Pompey go to final season’s runners-up Charlton Athletic at The Valley.
Portsmouth will likely be with out the injured Jazz Youthful and Ella Humphrey for the conflict with the Addicks, who have been only a level wanting champions Crystal Palace.
Birmingham Metropolis versus Sunderland is a gathering of two of the opposite title chasers from final time period, the Blues ended fifth whereas the Black Cats completed third.
Southampton have been fourth in a really aggressive promotion battle and begin the brand new marketing campaign at dwelling to relegated Bristol Metropolis.
Durham have dwelling benefit over Sheffield United, who took seventh spot in 2023/24 with six extra factors than the Wildcats.
Blackburn Rovers are with out a recreation after Studying dropped right down to the Southern Regional League.
Sunday 8 September
Durham v Sheffield United (Maiden Fort Sports activities Park, 12pm)
Birmingham Metropolis v Sunderland (St Andrew’s, 2pm)
Charlton Athletic v Portsmouth (The Valley, 2pm)
London Metropolis Lionesses v Newcastle United (Bromley FC, 2pm) – dwell on BWC YouTube channel
Southampton v Bristol Metropolis (St Mary’s Stadium, 2pm)
In the meantime, some WSL facet proceed their pre-season with friendlies:
Saturday 7 September
Chelsea v Feyenoord (Kingsmeadow, 12pm)
Sunday 8 September
Everton v Aston Villa (Walton Corridor Park, 2pm)
Liverpool v Manchester Metropolis (behind closed doorways)
