Birmingham City faces Manchester City in Women's Super League opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Birmingham City prepares to return to the Women's Super League this Sunday with an away match against reigning champions Manchester City at the Joie Stadium. Head coach Amy Merricks stated that her squad intends to maintain an attacking identity despite the step up in competition. The fixture marks Birmingham's first top-flight appearance after securing the WSL 2 title last season. Manchester City head coach Andree Jeglertz enters the campaign aiming to defend the club's league title while navigating several personnel concerns. Manchester City will play without Vivianne Miedema due to a knee injury, while Rebecca Knaak is sidelined with a foot issue. The match kicks off at 14:30 BST, representing the opening test for both clubs in the 2026-27 league season.
- •Birmingham City faces Manchester City at the Joie Stadium this Sunday at 14:30 BST.
- •Vivianne Miedema remains out for Manchester City with a knee injury.
- •Rebecca Knaak will miss the fixture for Manchester City due to a foot issue.
- •Niamh Charles is a fitness doubt for the opening match.
- •Birmingham City earned promotion after winning the WSL 2 title last season.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Amy Merricks: “We categorically don’t fear anyone”
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Birmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return
- 3:57 PMBBC Football — Birmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return
"Birmingham City Women head coach Amy Merricks has dismissed any suggestion that the newly promoted Blues should fear reigning champions Manchester City ahead of their return to the top flight at the J...
"Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight.
"Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:20 PMAmy Merricks: “We categorically don’t fear anyone”
Birmingham City Women head coach Amy Merricks has dismissed any suggestion that the newly promoted Blues should fear reigning champions Manchester City ahead of their return to the top flight at the J...
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 4:08 PMBirmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return
Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight.
- BBC FootballSep 4, 2026, 3:57 PMBirmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return
Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight.
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