Subway Players Cup draw takes place ahead of league phase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The draw for the league phase of the Subway Players Cup was conducted, with the tournament set to begin on September 23, 2026. Teams will compete in a Swiss-style format, marking a significant increase in the number of matches played compared to previous seasons. The league phase includes 69 determined fixtures, and the top eight teams will advance to the knockout stage. Notable fixtures include Everton facing Birmingham City and Liverpool taking on Sunderland.
- •First matches of the Subway Players Cup are on September 23, 2026.
- •The tournament features a new Swiss-style league format.
- •69 fixtures were determined during the draw for the league phase.
- •Top eight teams will progress to the knockout stage.
- •Barclays Women’s Super League teams in European competition will not participate.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — PLAYERS CUP: Draw conducted for new league phase of Subway Players Cup
"The draw has been conducted for the league phase of this season’s Subway Players Cup.The competition formally known as the Subway Women’s League Cup kicks-off next month with a new identity and a ...
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