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| 04/20 13:00 | - |
Blackburn Women v Watford Women
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| 04/21 11:00 | - |
Reading Women v Durham Women
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Birmingham Women v Sheff Utd Women
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| 04/21 13:00 | - | Lewes Women v Crystal Palace Women | View |
| 04/21 13:00 | - | Southampton Women v London City Lionesses Women | View |
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Sunderland Women v Charlton Women
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| 04/28 13:00 | - |
Charlton Women v Southampton Women
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Crystal Palace Women v Sunderland Women
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Durham Women v Birmingham Women
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| 04/28 13:00 | - | London City Lionesses Women v Lewes Women | View |
| 04/28 13:00 | - | Sheff Utd Women v Blackburn Women | View |
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Watford Women v Reading Women
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Teams
Durham Women
Crystal Palace Women
Charlton Women
Sheff Utd Women
London City Lionesses Women
Blackburn Women
Lewes Women
Coventry Women
Sunderland Women
London Bees Women
Watford Women
Birmingham Women
Southampton Women
Leicester Women
Bristol City Women
Liverpool Women
Aston Villa Women
Tottenham Women
Millwall Women
Reading Women
Brighton & Hove Albion Women
Sheffield FC Women
Doncaster Rovers Women
Man Utd Women
Oxford Utd Women
Yeovil Town Women
Everton Women
Wikipedia - Women's Championship (England)
The Women's Championship (formerly The FA Women's Championship) is the second-highest division of women's football in England. The division was established in 2014 as the FA Women's Super League 2 (WSL 2).
WSL 2 replaced the previous level 2 division, the FA Women's Premier League (WPL) National Division, which ended after the 2012–13 season. The WPL's last national division champions, Sunderland A.F.C. Women, were not promoted and also became the first winners of WSL 2 in the 2014 season. In addition to Sunderland, other WPL clubs that joined WSL 2 in 2014 were Watford and Aston Villa.
From 2014 to 2016, WSL 2 ran a summer-based season calendar before reverting to the winter season in 2017–18, the same as WSL 1.
FA WSL 2 was renamed the FA Women's Championship prior to the 2018–19 season. Ahead of the 2022–23 season the top two tiers unveiled a new visual identity, dropping "The FA" from the league names as part of the long term strategy for the leagues to be under new ownership in the future. Having sponsored the first tier since the 2019–20 season, it marked the first season of Barclays as the title partner of the Women's Championship.
In November 2023, all 24 Women's Super League and Women's Championship clubs had unanimously agreed to form a new organisation, named NewCo, to run the women's professional game in England, taking over from the FA.
History
For the 2014 season, the FA Women's Super League was expanded to create a second division with nine new teams added and one team being relegated from the WSL 1. WSL 1 remained as eight teams, with one new team inserted, with the WSL 2 having ten teams.
The new WSL 1 licence was awarded to Manchester City in 2014. Doncaster Rovers Belles were relegated to WSL 2, with nine new licences awarded to London Bees, Durham, Aston Villa, Millwall Lionesses, Yeovil Town, Reading, Sunderland, Watford, and Oxford United. Doncaster Belles appealed against their demotion, but were unsuccessful.
In December 2014, the FA WSL announced a two-year plan to expand WSL 1 from an eight to ten-team league. Two teams would be promoted from WSL 2, while one team would be relegated to WSL 2. Also, for the first time, a team would earn promotion to WSL 2 from the Women's Premier League (now National League), effectively connecting the WSL to the rest of the English women's football pyramid.
This left WSL 1 with nine teams and WSL 2 with ten teams for the 2016 season, and with the process repeated the following year, both WSL 1 and WSL 2 consisted of ten teams each for the 2017–18 season. In addition to being able to prove their financial solvency, clubs applying for entry to the WSL had to show they would attract an average of 350 spectators in 2016, increasing to at least 400 in 2017.
FA WSL 2 was renamed the Women's Championship prior to the 2018–19 season.
In May 2020 the Championship season was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022 the league was renamed to simply the Women's Championship, with the FA part being dropped.
In November 2023, it was announced that all 24 Women's Super League and Women's Championship clubs had unanimously agreed to form a new organisation to run the women's professional game in England, taking over from the FA. The organization is called NewCo, and Nikki Doucet has been named CEO.
The tournament features a thrilling competition between some of the top clubs in England, providing a platform for players to showcase their abilities and compete for the championship title. The teams participating in the tournament are known for their exceptional gameplay, strategic tactics, and fierce determination.
The England Championship Women tournament attracts a large and passionate fan base, with supporters from all over the country coming together to cheer for their favorite teams. The matches are held in state-of-the-art stadiums, creating an electrifying atmosphere that adds to the excitement of the games.
The tournament is known for its high level of competitiveness, with teams battling it out on the field to secure victory. The players exhibit exceptional technical skills, agility, and teamwork, making each match a spectacle to behold. The tournament also serves as a platform for young and emerging talents to make a name for themselves in the world of women's soccer.
The England Championship Women tournament not only promotes the growth and development of women's soccer in Great Britain but also serves as a source of inspiration for aspiring female athletes. It highlights the immense potential and talent that exists within the women's game, encouraging more girls and women to pursue their passion for soccer.
Overall, the England Championship Women is a thrilling and highly competitive soccer tournament that showcases the best of women's soccer in Great Britain. It is a celebration of skill, determination, and teamwork, captivating fans and inspiring future generations of female athletes.