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Women’s Super League 2026-27 previewNo 5: Charlton Athletic

Karen Hills’s side are a blend of knowhow and young talent and are ready to compete 20 years after their disbandment

Sophie Downey25 Aug 2026, 11:01 pmUpdated 52 min ago1 min readSportsGlobal

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Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 5: Charlton Athletic

Karen Hills’s side are a blend of knowhow and young talent and are ready to compete 20 years after their disbandment

Guardian writers’ predicted position: 14th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)

Guardian writers’ predicted position: 14th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)

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Source: The Guardian · Sophie Downey. Published 25 Aug 2026, 11:01 pm.

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