Honestly, if you aren't glued to the women's super league fixtures right now, you're missing the most chaotic title race in years. We've officially hit that January-to-March stretch where the table stops being a "suggestion" and starts feeling like a threat.
Manchester City are currently flying. They’ve played 12, won 11, and lost only once. But don’t let that 33-point tally fool you into thinking the trophy is engraved yet. Chelsea are breathing down their necks with a game in hand, and Arsenal—despite a rocky start under Renée Slegers—are finally looking like the team everyone feared they’d be.
The January Blockbusters You Can't Skip
The schedule makers really outdid themselves this month. We aren’t just getting "games"; we're getting season-defining collisions.
Take Saturday, January 24. Chelsea vs Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. It’s a 12:30 PM kickoff on BBC One. If Chelsea win, they effectively end Arsenal’s lingering title hopes. If Arsenal pull off the upset, the top of the table becomes a three-way car crash in the best possible way.
Then, just as you catch your breath, February 1st hits. Manchester City vs Chelsea at the Etihad. This is basically the heavyweight final. City have a six-point cushion over Chelsea right now, but a loss here cuts that to three—and Chelsea still have that game in hand. It’s a massive psychological hurdle for Sonia Bompastor’s side, especially after City’s 11-game winning streak.
Breaking Down the Schedule: Who Has the Hardest Run?
It's not just about the big two or three. The middle of the pack is a minefield.
Manchester United are kind of the wildcard here. Marc Skinner’s team is sitting in 5th, but they have the "advantage" of a brutal finishing stretch. They play Tottenham on April 26, Brighton on May 3, and then finish the whole season away at Chelsea on May 16. If the title race goes to the final day, Manchester United might literally be the ones who decide if the trophy stays in London or moves to Manchester.
Key Dates for Your Calendar
- January 25: A massive Sunday. Liverpool host Spurs while London City Lionesses—the newly promoted surprise package—try to take points off Man City.
- February 8: Arsenal host Manchester City at the Emirates. This is Renee Slegers’ biggest test to date.
- March 14-15: The League Cup final weekend. Keep an eye on how this shifts league fixtures, as the big teams often have to reschedule mid-week.
- March 29: The North London Derby. Arsenal vs Tottenham at the Emirates. These games have been drawing 50,000+ crowds lately, and the atmosphere is genuinely different.
Why the Relegation Battle is Just as Intense
Down at the bottom, things are getting desperate. Liverpool are surprisingly rooted to the foot of the table with zero wins from 12 games. It’s a shocking fall for a team that usually competes much higher up.
Because the WSL is expanding to 14 teams for the 2026-27 season, the rules have shifted slightly. The bottom team doesn't just go down automatically; they face a high-stakes promotion/relegation play-off against the 3rd placed side from the Championship.
West Ham and Everton are also circling the drain. Every time they appear in the women's super league fixtures list against each other, it’s a "six-pointer." Their clash on March 29—the same day as the North London Derby—might actually be more important for the long-term health of those clubs.
How to Actually Watch These Games
In the UK, the broadcast situation is better than ever, but it can be a bit of a maze. Sky Sports is doing the heavy lifting, showing 118 matches this season. They’ve introduced a multi-view feature on Sundays that’s a lifesaver when four games are happening at once.
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The BBC still has the big terrestrial picks—usually the 12:30 PM Saturday or Sunday slots. For everything else, the WSL YouTube channel (and the FA Player) is still the go-to for those niche matches that don't make the main TV slots.
If you're watching from abroad, DAZN and various regional partners like Stan Sport (Australia) or Optus are carrying the torch. Honestly, the fact that you can watch London City Lionesses vs Everton from a bar in New York just shows how far this league has come.
Expert Insight: The Fatigue Factor
One thing people often overlook when checking women's super league fixtures is the Champions League hangover.
Arsenal and Chelsea are both deep in European competition. When they have to travel to places like Lisbon or Munich on a Wednesday and then play a high-press Brighton side on a Sunday, legs get heavy. That’s where the "trap games" happen. Keep an eye on Chelsea's trip to Leicester on May 3. It looks easy on paper, but if they’ve just played a Champions League semi-final, an upset is 100% on the cards.
Practical Steps for Fans
If you're trying to keep track of all this, don't just rely on memory. The schedule changes constantly for TV picks.
- Sync your calendar: Most club websites (Arsenal and Man City are great for this) offer a "sync to calendar" button. Do it. It updates automatically when the BBC moves a game from Sunday to Friday night.
- Check the "TBCs": Many matches in late March and April are currently listed as "To Be Confirmed." This usually means they are waiting to see which teams make the FA Cup semi-finals.
- Get tickets early for the big stadiums: Games at the Emirates, Etihad, and Stamford Bridge sell out fast now. We aren't in the "jump the fence" era anymore; you need to book weeks in advance for the big ones.
The league concludes on the weekend of May 16-17. Between now and then, we have roughly 60 matches that will decide the fate of these clubs. Whether you're pulling for a City dynasty or a Chelsea comeback, the next few months are going to be a wild ride.
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To stay ahead of the curve, make sure you're checking the official broadcast announcements every Thursday afternoon, as that's usually when the final time-slots for the following month are locked in.