Chelsea won their sixth-straight Women’s Super League title when they defeated Manchester United 1-0 during the week.
There’s still plenty up for grabs in the WSL, as City face two must-win games to have any chance of making the top three.
Elsewhere, Emily van Egmond's Birmingham City take on London City Lionesses in a final-day match for the ages. If Birmingham City win, they will be promoted to the WSL - if the game is a draw or a London City wins, the Lionesses will be promoted instead.
Read about all the Matildas Abroad action below.
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England
Women’s Super League - Review
There were two games midweek for Arsenal and Chelsea due to the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Aston Villa piled on the goals against UWCL finalists Arsenal, walking away 5-2 victors. It was a comprehensive victory for Villa, albeit against an Arsenal side still riding the high of their victory on the weekend. Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross started for Arsenal while Caitlin Foord was a second-half substitute.
That left the door open for Chelsea to claim their sixth-straight title with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United. Lucy Bronze scored the only goal of the game in the second half as the Blues remain on track to finish the league season as undefeated champions. Sam Kerr remains unavailable for Chelsea as she continues the final stages of her ACL rehabilitation.
Women’s Super League – Preview
A full weekend of WSL action awaits as places in European qualifying spots remain on the line.
Liverpool take on Everton in the Merseyside Derby on Sunday, 9pm AEST. Liverpool will be hoping for maximum points from their final two games to finish ‘best of the rest’ in fifth. Teagan Micah will be available for Liverpool, while Clare Wheeler is available for Everton after signing a new contract over the past week.
Clare Wheeler of Everton with fans after the Women's Super League match between Everton FC v Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Walton Hall Park on April 27, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Kya Banasko/Getty Images)
Clare Wheeler of Everton with fans after the Women's Super League match between Everton FC v Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Walton Hall Park on April 27, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Kya Banasko/Getty Images)
At the same time on Sunday, 9pm AEST, the two sides of Manchester face off as United host City at Old Trafford. City must win if they are to remain with a chance of overtaking United in third. Mary Fowler is unavailable for City as she continues the early stages of rehabilitation for her ACL rupture.
Crystal Palace and Leicester City face off on Sunday, 11pm AEST. Crystal Palace have nothing to play for but pride, having had their relegation confirmed last week, but will hope to put on a show in their final home game of the WSL in front of their dedicated fans. Courtney Nevin will be available for Leicester.
Tottenham Hotspur host champions Chelsea in a London Derby on Sunday, 11.15pm AEST. Any result for Spurs would be welcome against a Chelsea team that will be in a celebratory mood. Chelsea will be hoping to get the job done in the next two games to complete an invincible league season. Charli Grant and Clare Hunt will be available for Spurs, while Hayley Raso is unavailable. Sam Kerr likely remains unavailable for Chelsea.
West Ham host Aston Villa on Monday, 12am AEST. Villa are coming off a stunning victory over Arsenal and will hope to continue that form for the remaining games in the season. Katrina Gorry will be available for West Ham.
Arsenal will have the chance to bounce back when they travel to take on Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday, 1am AEST. Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley will all be available for the Gunners as they look to build and prepare for the UWCL final on May 25.
You can catch the WSL live and on demand on Optus Sport.
Women’s Championship
Birmingham City and London City Lionesses face off for a chance to win the Championship title and promotion to the WSL on Sunday, 11.15pm AEST. London City are currently on top of the table, with a lead of two points. That means that Birmingham City must win to be crowned champions – any other result will see the Lionesses play in the WSL next year instead.
Emily Van Egmond (25 Birmingham City) scores the third goal for Birmingham City during the Barlcays Womens Championship football match between Birmingham City and Durham at St Andrews in Birmingham, England (Natalie Mincher SPP)
Emily Van Egmond (25 Birmingham City) scores the third goal for Birmingham City during the Barlcays Womens Championship football match between Birmingham City and Durham at St Andrews in Birmingham, England (Photo: Natalie Mincher/SPP via IMAGO)
Emily van Egmond is expected to start and be a big part of Birmingham City’s promotion push.
This game will be featured on the Barclays Championship YouTube Channel for Australian viewers. Additionally, it will make history as the first Sky Sports broadcast of a Championship match in the UK.
United States
Washington Spirit take on Angel City FC on Saturday, 10am AEST. The Spirit have had a good start to the season, currently in third and three points from the top, while Angel City are hoping for a win to make their way back into the top six. Alanna Kennedy will hope to be available after picking up a facial injury last week.
Portland Thorns host the Orlando Pride on Sunday, 9.30am AEST. Orlando is equal top of the table with five wins from six games, while the Thorns find themselves inside the top eight, albeit having played an extra game. Kaitlyn Torpey and Mackenzie Arnold will both be available for the Thorns.
North Carolina Courage will hope to build off their fantastic result last week when they take on the Utah Royals on Sunday, 12pm AEST. A win could see the Courage finish the round as high as seventh. Cortnee Vine will be available for North Carolina.
You can catch the NWSL live and on demand on Optus Sport.
France
Lyon have a break this weekend after their UWCL semi-final loss last week, before taking on Le Havre in their final regular season game before playoffs on Thursday, 1am AEST. Ellie Carpenter is expected to be available for that game.
Sweden
Kristianstads DFF travel to take on Växjö DFF on Saturday, 11pm AEST. Kristianstads have had a disappointing start to the season and will hope to build on the momentum of last week’s draw in this match. Remy Siemsen and Amy Sayer will both be available for Kristianstads.
AIK Fotboll are away to Vittsjö on Saturday, 11pm AEST. A win and a clean sheet last week will fill them with confidence as they hope to pick up as many early-season points as possible and avoid being dragged into a relegation battle. Jada Whyman will be available for AIK.
Denmark
FC Nordsjælland host Brøndby IF on Saturday, 9pm AEST. While not mathematically out of the running to win the league, the realistic ambition now is to build towards the Danish Cup final in a couple of weeks – and also to ensure that Brøndby cannot catch them in second. The top two finishers in the league in Denmark secure European qualification. Winonah Heatley will be available for Nordsjælland.
Netherlands
FC Twente take on Zwolle on Saturday, 10pm AEST. Twente are top of the table on goal difference and will need to win both of their remaining two games – ideally by large margins – to stay there at season’s end. Daniela Galic will be available for Twente.
Germany
TSG Hoffenheim take on Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday, 11pm AEST. They were narrowly defeated midweek, with second-place Wolfsburg requiring a stoppage-time winner to get the three points, and will back themselves against third-place Eintracht Frankfurt as a result. Jamilla Rankin will be available for Hoffenheim.