Watford and Burnley to kick off Barclays WSL2 season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Watford and Burnley will open the Barclays WSL2 season at Vicarage Road on September 4, 2026. The clubs were promoted after successful campaigns in the FA Women’s National League. Other matches include Sheffield United hosting relegated Leicester City and Sunderland facing Bristol City. Fixture details will be provided later.
- •Watford and Burnley face off on September 4.
- •Sheffield United will host Leicester City on September 6.
- •Sunderland plays against Bristol City in their season opener.
- •Durham's first match after new ownership is against Southampton.
- •The league maintains 12 participating teams this season.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — WSL2 FIXTURES: Newly-promoted Watford and Burnley open campaign
"Newly-promoted duo Watford and Burnley will kick-off the action in Barclays WSL2 on the opening weekend of the 2026/2027 season.WSL Football revealed the 2026/2027 Barclays WSL2 fixtures this morning ...
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