Women's Super League prepares for season opener following international tournament action
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Women's Super League season begins this Friday with a match between London City Lionesses and Manchester United in Bromley. This fixture marks the start of a new era for Manchester United under head coach Eva Olid. Brighton enters the campaign with a new manager, Arturo Ruiz, following the recent departure of Dario Vidošić. Beyond the domestic league, the sport recently saw the conclusion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Cameroon claimed its first-ever tournament title during the event. Analysts are currently evaluating summer transfer activity, including under-the-radar signings expected to impact the upcoming domestic campaign.
- •London City Lionesses face Manchester United on Friday in Bromley
- •Eva Olid serves as the new head coach for Manchester United
- •Arturo Ruiz replaces Dario Vidošić as manager at Brighton
- •Cameroon won its first-ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco
- •Ellen White and Ben Haines lead the Women's Football Weekly season coverage
- 3:04 PMBBC Football — The WSL returns, smart summer signings and Wafcon review
"Ellen White and Ben Haines are back for a new season!
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