Liverpool Women's 2026/27 Women's Super League fixtures have been confirmed, with the season opener set for Sunday, September 6 away at newly-promoted Charlton Athletic. The Reds will then host Tottenham Hotspur on September 13 before a Friday night trip to Manchester City on September 18, according to the schedule published by Sky Sports.
After finishing 11th in the final 2025 WSL table with 17 points from 22 games, Liverpool Women will be aiming for a stronger campaign. Their recent form of LLLWD and a goal difference of -13, having scored 21 and conceded 34 last season, provides a clear baseline for improvement. The team ended the 2025 season a substantial 38 points behind champions Manchester City.
What are Liverpool Women's opening fixtures?
The season begins with a 2pm kick-off at Charlton on September 6. Matt Beard's side then welcomes Tottenham to their home ground on Sunday, September 13, also with a 2pm start. A significant early test comes on Friday, September 18, when Liverpool Women travel to face Manchester City in a 7pm fixture broadcast live. Fans can track all upcoming matches on the club's official fixtures page.
September concludes with the first Merseyside derby of the season. Everton make the short trip to Anfield to face Liverpool Women on Sunday, September 27, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm. This high-profile local clash is always a highlight of the calendar.
How has the WSL changed for 2026/27?
The league has expanded from 12 to 14 teams for the new campaign. Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, and Charlton Athletic have all earned promotion to the top flight. The expanded format means more matches and increased competition. The season itself starts on Friday, September 4, 2026, with other opening weekend fixtures including London City Lionesses hosting Manchester United and Manchester City welcoming Birmingham City.
A winter break is scheduled from December 21 until January 3. The regular season concludes on the weekend of May 22/23, followed by a promotion/relegation play-off on May 29/30. The team finishing 13th will face the runners-up from WSL 2 for a place in the following season's top division, while the bottom-placed side is automatically relegated.
Where can fans watch the matches?
Sky Sports has secured extensive broadcast rights for the season. The broadcaster stated, "Sky Sports will show 90 per cent of all WSL matches live on Sky Sports and NOW." In total, 163 WSL matches will be shown live across their platforms. Selected games will also be available on the new dedicated Sky Sports WSL YouTube channel.
For those unable to watch live, comprehensive highlights will be available. Sky Sports confirmed, "Free-to-watch match highlights from EVERY WSL game will continue to be served up on the Sky Sports website and App." The Sky Sports app also provides live scores, in-depth statistics, and live streams for subscribers. Supporters can review the squad's performance metrics and current standings as the season progresses.
With the new season approaching, Liverpool Women's first task is a trip to The Valley to face a Charlton side fresh from promotion.
