Football Association drops plans for women’s football pyramid expansion
Plan would have meant WSL B teams in lower leaguesExtensive consultation receives widespread praiseThe Football Association has decided not to press ahead with a proposal to expand tiers three to six of the English women’s football pyramid that would have led to ‘B’ teams from Women’s Super League teams introduced into the lower leagues in 2026, the Guardian can reveal.The governing body sent clubs a detailed proposal in January that would have brought WSL B teams into tier four of the pyramid from as early as the 2026-27 season, and meant a major reconfiguration of the leagues’ promotion and relegation structure but according to multiple sources, on Wednesday, all lower-league clubs were informed than the plan will not proceed, following extensive feedback. Continue reading...
- Plan would have meant WSL B teams in lower leagues
- Extensive consultation receives widespread praise
The Football Association has decided not to press ahead with a proposal to expand tiers three to six of the English women’s football pyramid that would have led to ‘B’ teams from Women’s Super League teams introduced into the lower leagues in 2026, the Guardian can reveal.
The governing body sent clubs a detailed proposal in January that would have brought WSL B teams into tier four of the pyramid from as early as the 2026-27 season, and meant a major reconfiguration of the leagues’ promotion and relegation structure but according to multiple sources, on Wednesday, all lower-league clubs were informed than the plan will not proceed, following extensive feedback. Continue reading...
