TV dates and times confirmed for WSL final day as title goes to the wire

23 May 2023 , 10:59

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Chelsea won the WSL on the final day last season and can do so again on Saturday

The WSL title will be decided on the final day of the season for the second season in-a-row.

All games will kick-off simultaneously, as stipulated by league rules, at 2:30pm on Saturday, with the battle to avoid relegation to the Championship also still in the balance. And as with the last day of the campaign 12 months ago, two games will be broadcast live on UK television.

The picks have now been announced with fans able to follow all the action in the finale to a thrilling title race and the battle to avoid the drop. Reading's game against Chelsea has been selected and will be broadcast live by Sky Sports Premier League.

Emma Hayes' side will win the league for the fourth year on the trot if they claim all three points, while the Royals must win to have any chance of avoiding the drop. Coverage of that one will begin at 1:30pm on Saturday.

BBC will also broadcast a fixture from the final day of the season. Their cameras will be at Prenton Park for a huge clash between Liverpool and Man Utd.

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United could be champions if Chelsea slip-up, but will need to beat Liverpool to have any chance of overhauling Chelsea. Viewers should head to BBC One for that game, with pre-match build-up underway from 2pm.

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However, fans of the other eight clubs in the division will still be able to watch their team's fixture live, even if they are unable to make it in person. This is because the other four fixtures on the final day will be streamed online via the FA Player.

These fixtures include a London derby between West Ham and Tottenham, as well as Leicester's trip to Brighton. This could prove pivotal as Leicester will need to win to secure safety from relegation, if Reading do perform an upset against Chelsea.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa and Man City vs Everton will also be broadcast live on the FA Player. Three points clear of City, Arsenal do require a point to mathematically confirm third place and qualification for next season's UEFA Women's Champions League.

However, in reality City's chances of catching the Gunners are extremely slim with an 11 inferior goal difference going into the last day of the season.

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