The Story of the 2024/25 WSL Season So Far

A Thrilling Start to the Season

The 2024/25 Women's Super League (WSL) season has been nothing short of thrilling, with plenty of twists and turns along the way.

The season kicked off with a bang, as defending champions Chelsea suffered a shock defeat to newly promoted Liverpool in the opening game of the campaign.

Other results went as expected, with Manchester City and Arsenal claiming comfortable victories. However, it was Brighton & Hove Albion who made the early running, winning their first two games to top the table.

Manchester United's Impressive Start

One of the most surprising storylines of the season so far has been the impressive start made by Manchester United.

After years of struggling, the Red Devils have made significant strides under new manager Marc Skinner and currently sit in third place in the table.

Their success has been built on a solid defense and a potent attack, with Ella Toone and Alessia Russo forming a formidable partnership up front.

Chelsea's Struggles

In contrast to Manchester United, Chelsea have endured a difficult start to the season.

The Blues have won just three of their opening seven games and find themselves languishing in sixth place.

Injuries and a lack of form have been the main reasons for their struggles, and it remains to be seen whether they can turn their season around.

The Title Race

With just over a quarter of the season played, it is still too early to say who will win the WSL title.

Manchester City and Arsenal remain the favorites, but Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Liverpool are all within striking distance.

The title race is set to go down to the wire, and it promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.

The Relegation Battle

At the other end of the table, the relegation battle is also heating up.

Reading, Birmingham City, and Leicester City are all currently in the bottom three, and it looks like they will be fighting for survival until the end of the season.

All three teams have shown signs of improvement in recent games, so it is still too early to say who will be relegated.