Inaugural WSL play-offs explained: Leicester face Charlton to decide relegation
The inaugural Women's Super League play-off will take place on May 23, determining relegation between Leicester City and Charlton Athletic. This match is crucial as it will decide who secures a place in the expanded 14-team WSL for the 2026-27 season. The format this year differs from previous seasons, as no team was automatically relegated from the top tier.
- ▪Leicester City, the last-placed team in the WSL, will face Charlton Athletic, the third-place finisher in WSL2.
- ▪The match will be held at Charlton's stadium, The Valley, with a kick-off time of 12:30pm BST.
- ▪This season, the top two teams from WSL2 were automatically promoted, while Leicester has the chance to retain their WSL status through this play-off.
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