Arsenal Women will begin the 2026/27 Women’s Super League season with a daunting run of fixtures, including clashes against Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United in three of their first five games. The Gunners, who finished second last term with 51 points from 15 wins, 6 draws and just 1 loss, open away to Brighton & Hove Albion on September 6.
What’s the early schedule look like?
After the Brighton trip, Arsenal Women host Crystal Palace on September 13 before welcoming Manchester United to Emirates Stadium on September 19. A tough away trip to Chelsea follows on September 27, with the reverse fixture against the Blues set for March 27/28. The first north London derby is away at Tottenham Hotspur on October 24/25.
How have Arsenal Women strengthened?
The club has been active in the transfer window, adding England international Georgia Stanway, Ona Batlle, Geraldine Reuteler and Misa Rodriguez as free agents. Isabelle Damm, Selina Cerci and Lisa Baum have also joined for undisclosed fees. However, key departures include Katie McCabe (Chelsea) and Beth Mead (Manchester City).
What’s the full fixture list?
Arsenal Women’s campaign includes home and away ties against all 11 WSL rivals, with the season concluding against Charlton Athletic on May 21-23. The Gunners, who scored 53 goals and conceded 14 last season (+39 goal difference), will aim to close the 4-point gap to champions Manchester City W.
