Crystal Palace Women begin their historic second Women's Super League campaign this September after a long break since promotion was confirmed in May. The club's return to the top flight is marked by a demanding six-match schedule across league and cup competitions.
They have scored just one goal while conceding six, leaving them with a -5 goal difference and already six points behind leaders Manchester City.
The month kicks off with a home WSL fixture against Everton at Sutton United Ground on Sunday 6 September at 2:00 pm. A high-profile trip to the Emirates Stadium follows on Sunday 13 September, where they face Arsenal at 2:45 pm. The third league match is a significant home game at Selhurst Park against Tottenham on Sunday 20 September at 2:00 pm.
Midweek cup action then tests the squad's depth. The Players Cup double-header features home games against Watford on Wednesday 23 September and Charlton on Wednesday 30 September, both at 7:00 pm at Sutton United. The month concludes with a WSL away match at Birmingham City's St Andrew's on Sunday 27 September. Fans can track all upcoming matches on our fixtures page.
Crystal Palace Women have not played a competitive match since early May. Their pre-season preparations included high-calibre friendlies against Arsenal and Real Madrid, alongside a victory over Oxford United. The club also reportedly faced Brighton in a behind-closed-doors match. These tests provided valuable minutes but highlighted the step up in quality required for the WSL.
New signings like Bethany England and Molly Bartrip are expected to be key, while established talent such as Lexi Lloyd-Smith will be vital. Managing the congested schedule between the WSL and Players Cup will demand effective squad rotation from the coaching staff.
The Players Cup presents its own hurdles with two promoted sides. Watford have recently been promoted to the WSL2, while Charlton have also earned promotion to the WSL. Their cup opener against Birmingham City is another tough assignment, as Birmingham won the WSL2 title last season. These matches offer a different kind of test but are no less demanding.
Integrating new players and building cohesion during this intense period is a primary task. The current squad details and player statistics are available on our squad and stats pages for closer examination.
The return to the WSL is a major moment for Crystal Palace Women, but the early data indicates a difficult start lies ahead. The team's position at the bottom of the table shows the need for a positive result in their opening match. Every point in September will be important to build momentum and climb the standings.
The historic campaign begins this Sunday, 6 September, with a 2:00 pm kick-off against Everton at Sutton United Ground.
