Her Pitch

WSL

The Women's Super League up close: how the competition works, record crowds, the broadcast deal, Chelsea's dynasty and the derbies that pack stadiums.

How the League Works

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WSL

How the WSL Works: 12 Clubs and One Way Up

Twelve clubs, one relegation place, a promotion playoff path from WSL2 and a league now run by its own company. The structure of England's top flight, plainly explained.

2026-08-30

Records & Crowds

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WSL

WSL Record Crowds: How Attendances Exploded

From 2,000-strong crowds at neutral grounds to 60,000 at the Emirates. How the WSL turned big-match attendances from a curiosity into a habit.

2026-08-24

Money & Media

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WSL on TV: What the Sky and BBC Deal Changed

The 2021 broadcast deal put the league in millions of homes; the 2024 renewal made it richer still. What the cameras paid for, and what it bought.

2026-08-18

Dynasties

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Chelsea's Six Straight WSL Titles, Explained

Six titles in a row, an unbeaten season, and a coaching handover from Emma Hayes to Sonia Bompastor that changed nothing. How Chelsea built a machine.

2026-08-11

Rivalries

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Arsenal vs Spurs: The Women's North London Derby

Record crowds at the Emirates and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a rivalry that crossed over from the men's game and grew its own identity.

2026-08-04