Birmingham City, Charlton Athletic, and Crystal Palace promoted to WSL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Birmingham City, Charlton Athletic, and Crystal Palace are set to join the Barclays Women’s Super League for the 2026/2027 season. Birmingham City secured promotion by winning the WSL2 title with 14 victories in 22 games. Charlton Athletic faced a challenging playoff against Leicester City, ultimately winning on penalties after a draw. Crystal Palace had a strong finish to the season to earn their spot, despite previous relegation. The WSL has expanded to 14 teams this season due to these promotions.
- •Birmingham City won WSL2 title with 14 wins.
- •Charlton Athletic promoted after playoff victory on penalties.
- •Crystal Palace earned promotion despite past relegation.
- •WSL expands to 14 teams for the upcoming season.
- •Promotions highlight growth in women's football.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Promoted: The New Clubs in WSL & WSL2
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