End of season play-offs could reportedly be introduced into the Women's Super League as part of a radical shake up of the game.
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WSL considers title play-offsMay follow system used in FranceWinner could play best team in NWSLFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Telegraph reports that the Women's Professional Leagues Ltd is considering introducing title play-offs from the 2026/27 season, which may be similar to the four-team system that the French top-flight uses.
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The report adds that there is a desire for the WSL champions to then play a match against the winners of the National Women's Soccer League. This comes at a time when reports have surfaced that the WPLL is considering removing relegation from the WSL and Women's Championship as women's football braces itself for big changes.
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The Telegraph adds that another proposal involves the WSL splitting into two smaller divisions each season once each team have played each other home and away. This is a similar system to the one in place in Scotland.
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It remains to be seen if these changes will be ushered in or if the current WSL model will be in place for the foreseeable future.