London City Lionesses host Manchester United to start WSL season
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Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Women's Super League season begins on September 4 with London City Lionesses hosting Manchester United at The Copperjax Community Stadium. Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is set to make her debut for London City. The match marks a tough opener for Manchester United, who are looking to improve after missing out on Champions League qualification last season. Other notable matches during the opening weekend include Chelsea facing Aston Villa and Arsenal visiting Brighton & Hove Albion.
- •London City Lionesses host Manchester United on September 4 at 19:00 BST.
- •Chelsea play Aston Villa on September 5, the first match televised by BBC One.
- •Defending champions Manchester City face Birmingham City in their opener on September 6.
- •The league has expanded to 14 teams, including newly promoted Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace.
- •BBC will broadcast 25 matches, including the Women's Champions League final.
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — WSL fixture list confirmed: The full schedules for Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Spurs and Man City
- 9:45 AMThe Guardian Sport — WSL fixtures: London City Lionesses open 2026-27 season against Manchester United
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — WSL FIXTURES: Big-spending London City face tough opener
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — London City host Man Utd to kick off WSL season
- 9:00 AMBBC Sport — London City host Man Utd to kick off WSL season
"Big-spending club kick off season on Friday 4 September Champions Manchester City begin against Birmingham Those desperate to see what London City Lionesses will look like with two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas in their ranks do not have to wait long, with the big-spending club kicking off the new Women’s Super League season against Manchester United on Friday 4 September. The Michelle Kang-owned side welcome United to Hayes Lane in the first game of the 2026-27 season, which will also likely feature goalkeeper Mary Earps, who returns to the WSL for an opener against her former club after leaving Paris Saint-Germain to join London City this summer. Continue reading...
"Manchester City will begin their Women's Super League title defence against newly-promoted Birmingham City after London City Lionesses have opened the 2026/27 season against Manchester United, live on Sky Sports.
"The WSL have announced the full list of fixtures for the 2026/27 campaign.The opening weekend includes several eye-catching clashes, starting with London City Lionesses taking on Manchester United.The...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:25 AMWSL fixture list confirmed: The full schedules for Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Spurs and Man City
The WSL have announced the full list of fixtures for the 2026/27 campaign.The opening weekend includes several eye-catching clashes, starting with London City Lionesses taking on Manchester United.The...
- The Guardian SportJul 30, 2026, 9:45 AMWSL fixtures: London City Lionesses open 2026-27 season against Manchester United
Big-spending club kick off season on Friday 4 September Champions Manchester City begin against Birmingham Those desperate to see what London City Lionesses will look like with two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas in their ranks do not have to wait long, with the big-spending club kicking off the new Women’s Super League season against Manchester United on Friday 4 September. The Michelle Kang-owned side welcome United to Hayes Lane in the first game of the 2026-27 season, which will also likely feature goalkeeper Mary Earps, who returns to the WSL for an opener against her former club after leaving Paris Saint-Germain to join London City this summer. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:05 AMWSL FIXTURES: Big-spending London City face tough opener
Big-spending London City Lionesses will play host to Manchester United on the opening day of the 2026/2027 Barclays Women’s Super League season.WSL Football revealed the 2026/2027 Barclays Women’s...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:00 AMLondon City host Man Utd to kick off WSL season
London City Lionesses are handed a Women's Super League opener against Manchester United as the Women's Super League fixtures are announced.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 9:00 AMLondon City host Man Utd to kick off WSL season
London City Lionesses are handed a Women's Super League opener against Manchester United as the Women's Super League fixtures are announced.
- Sky Sports—Women's Super League fixtures announced for 2026/27 season
Manchester City will begin their Women's Super League title defence against newly-promoted Birmingham City after London City Lionesses have opened the 2026/27 season against Manchester United, live on Sky Sports.
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