The Women’s Super League (WSL) kicks off on Saturday (6) with a clash between Arsenal and newly promoted London City Lionesses. The game at the Emirates Stadium marks the start of the season for both sides, with the Gunners looking to assert themselves as title contenders and the Lionesses making their long-awaited debut in England’s top division.
Arsenal Begin Title Push
Arsenal enter the 2025/26 campaign as one of the favorites for the WSL crown. Fresh off winning the Women’s Champions League, the team has its sights set on reclaiming domestic dominance as well.
The Gunners arrive after a short preseason in which they played only two friendlies, but confidence remains high. Historically, Arsenal have dominated this matchup, winning all five previous encounters with London City and scoring 16 goals without conceding once.
London City Lionesses’ First-Ever WSL Match
For the Lionesses, Saturday marks a historic debut. After winning the WSL2 title last season, the club is entering the elite with a bold project aimed at shaking up women’s football in England. Led by Jana Fernández, the squad faces one of the toughest possible starts but carries momentum and ambition into the league.
Probable Lineups
Arsenal (expected): Van Domselaar; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, Little; McCabe, Kelly, Foord, Pelova; Russo, Cooney-Cross.
London City Lionesses (expected): Lete; Pérez, Kumagai, Asllani, Van de Donk, Linari, Parris, Wilde, Brown, Goodwin, Imuran.
Match Details
- Competition: Women’s Super League (Round 1)
- Date: Saturday, September 6
- Time: 9:30 a.m. (Brasília time)
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
- Broadcast: Live and free on the GOAT Channel (YouTube)
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
