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WSL academy teams to play in thirdtier after FA approves controversial plan

Four WSL academy teams will play in WNL from 2027-28

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Guardian sport25 Aug 2026, 11:07 amUpdated 7h ago1 min readSportsGlobal
WSL academy teams to play in third tier after FA approves controversial plan

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Four WSL academy teams will play in WNL from 2027-28

FA says move will raise standards and help young players

Four Women’s Super League academy sides will play in tier three of the pyramid from the 2027-28 season after the controversial proposal was approved by the Football Association’s board.

The change forms part of what the FA described as a package of reforms to the Women’s National League “designed to strengthen the women’s football pyramid, raise standards across the league, and improve the development pathway for young players”.

FA says move will raise standards and help young players

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Source: The Guardian · Guardian sport. Published 25 Aug 2026, 11:07 am.

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