Womens Super League

Launched in 2011, the Women’s Super League has grown into a global benchmark for quality and competitiveness in the women’s game. Most clubs are affiliated with established men’s sides, accelerating investment in facilities, coaching and player development.

London is the league’s strongest hub, hosting more top-flight women’s clubs than any other city and serving as the primary pathway for England’s Lionesses at international level.

⚡ London City Lionesses — fully independent

London City Lionesses became the first fully independent club (with no men’s team affiliation) promoted to the WSL, completing their rise without the backing of an established men’s side.

WSL matches in London range from intimate club grounds to full Premier League stadiums for marquee fixtures. The football is fast, tactically sophisticated, and increasingly physical — reflecting the rapid growth of the women’s game. Expect a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere alongside genuinely elite-level football.

Which London clubs play in the WSL?

Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Crystal Palace, London City Lionesses and Charlton Athletic Women — London’s WSL representation can change each season through promotion and relegation.

Do WSL matches get played at the men’s stadiums?

Sometimes, for marquee fixtures — Arsenal regularly play big WSL matches at the Emirates Stadium, and Tottenham occasionally use the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Most regular matches are played at dedicated, smaller club grounds.

Is London City Lionesses affiliated with a men’s club?

No — London City Lionesses are a fully independent club with no affiliated men’s team, the first of their kind to be promoted to the WSL.