Women’s Super League: Manchester City Dominate as Title Race Heats Up in 2026

Manchester City’s Commanding Lead

Manchester City maintained their six-point lead at the top of the Women’s Super League with a controlled 2-0 victory over Everton, continuing an impressive run of form that has seen them emerge as the team to beat this season. The Blues registered win number 11 in a row, demonstrating their consistency and determination to claim silverware.

Manchester City enter the new year in control of the title race, having won 10 straight league games and hold a six-point cushion over Chelsea at the WSL summit. Their attacking prowess has been particularly impressive, with the team setting the standard for the rest of the division to follow.

League Expansion and Competitive Developments

The Women’s Super League is experiencing significant growth and change. The WSL would be expanding to 14 teams from the 2026–27 season, marking an important milestone for women’s football in England. This expansion reflects the growing interest and investment in the competition.

The top-four race has been split in two: title contenders City chased by Chelsea, with Arsenal and United scrapping below so as not to be left behind. A goalless draw between Manchester United and Arsenal showed why neither side are good enough to win the Women’s Super League, leaving the battle for Champions League qualification wide open.

Chelsea’s Pursuit and Bottom-Half Struggles

Chelsea’s pursuit continued with a 5-0 demolition of lowly West Ham, demonstrating their intent to close the gap on Manchester City. The reigning champions remain the only realistic challengers to City’s dominance, with crucial fixtures between the two teams approaching.

Meanwhile, Liverpool head into today’s fixture still in search of their first league win of the season, currently sitting bottom of the Barclays Women’s Super League, highlighting the competitive challenges facing some clubs this season. The relegation battle adds another layer of drama to an already compelling campaign.

Looking Ahead

As the Women’s Super League enters 2026, Manchester City’s exceptional form positions them as strong favourites for the title. However, with Chelsea applying pressure and the race for European qualification intensifying, the remainder of the season promises plenty of excitement for supporters and neutrals alike.