CL teams will not compete in Women's League Cup from next season
Sky Sports · 2026-03-02 · archive
WSL teams who have qualified for the Women's Champions League will not compete in the Women's League Cup from next season, WSL Football have confirmed. The teams that finish in the top three of the WSL secure a European spot for the following campaign, and as it currently stands, then enter the League Cup at the quarter-final stage. However, from the 2026/27 season, those three teams will not compete in the cup, with WSL Football citing calendar concerns and wanting more game time for players lower down in the WSL table and in WSL2. But there could be a situation...
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West Ham United Women face a shift in the domestic cup landscape following confirmed changes to the Women’s League Cup. Starting from the 2026/27 campaign, any club qualifying for the Women’s Champions League will be excluded from the competition entirely. Under the existing format, the three teams finishing at the top of the league table earn European qualification and join the cup at the quarter-final phase. This reform is designed to address scheduling pressures and provide increased match experience for players across the top two divisions. The move represents a significant adjustment to the tournament’s structure and the seasonal football calendar.
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