The WSL kicks off its 2026/27 season on September 4 with the league expanded from 12 to 14 teams. Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, and Charlton Athletic have all earned promotion into the top flight for the first time in the league's current era.
This piece will cover what the expansion means competitively — tougher scheduling, a deeper table, and what each promoted club is walking into against the WSL's established sides.
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