When Does the Women’s Super League Come Back?
The Women’s Super League is currently enjoying its winter break after completing 10 rounds of matchups.
The most recent round of matches took place on 14/15 December, yielding some unexpected results. Chelsea experienced their first slip of the season with a 1-1 draw against Leicester, and Manchester City fell 2-1 to Everton.
So when will the top tier of English football resume? Here’s everything you need to know.
Women’s Super League: Upcoming Fixtures
The league will make its return on 17 January, featuring matches such as Liverpool vs. Brighton, Everton vs. Aston Villa, Tottenham vs. Leicester, Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace, West Ham vs. Chelsea, and Manchester City vs. Manchester United.
Throughout the winter break, there will be no action in the English women’s top-flight, with the Women’s Champions League not resuming until March.
The Women’s FA Cup and League Cup competitions will also resume in January. However, the news in women’s football won’t cease during this five-week hiatus, as the winter transfer window opens on 1 January.
Anticipate several moves within the WSL as clubs seek to address gaps created by injuries or the needs they couldn’t fulfill over the summer.
There are speculations that USWNT defender Naomi Girma might be making a move to England, while teams like Manchester City could pursue loan agreements to enhance their squad depth.
City is currently without stars like Alex Greenwood, Vivianne Miedema, and Lauren Hemp. City’s leading scorer, Bunny Shaw, is expected to make her return in the new year.
In eScored’s opinion, City squandered a significant opportunity to assert themselves in the title race during round 10 after losing to Everton. Chelsea currently leads by six points at the top of the WSL.
The Chelsea manager, Sonia Bompastor, has been somewhat reserved regarding her transfer intentions, stating: “Now is the right time for me, as a coach, and for the club, to reflect on our roster.
“We might consider making some adjustments. When the timing is right, I will inform you of what changes we can implement.”