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England Women's heroics at the 2023 World Cup have once again raised the profile of women's football and sent interest in the Lionesses soaring.
Unfortunately, Sarina Wiegman's side were beaten at the final hurdle, with Spain taking the crown after a tense final, winning 1-0. Defeat ended the Lionesses hopes of adding the world title to their European Championship success in 2022, when they emerged victorious on home soil.
That triumph captivated the country and has driven both spectators and participants in female sport in record numbers, the likes of Alessia Russo, Mary Earps and Chloe Kelly becoming heroes across the country. Now the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Championship are on target to move out from under the FA umbrella and into an independent club-owned structure next summer.
Now, if you've enjoyed the World Cup tournament, you might be keen to joint he growing numbers of spectators watching the women's domestic league, with the WSL featuring the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City and Man United.
The opening round of fixtures for the 2023/24 Barclays WSL season will take place on October 1.
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You can buy tickets for games via the FA website.
Find your nearest team in the full list of sides in the WSL
- Arsenal
- Aston Villa
- Brighton
- Bristol City
- Chelsea
- Everton
- Leicester
- Liverpool
- Man City
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- Man United
- Reading
- Tottenham
- West Ham
Opening day fixtures
Aston Villa vs Man United 12:30, Villa Park, Sunday October 1
Everton vs Brighton 13:00, Walton Hall Park, Sunday October 1
Bristol City vs Leicester City, Ashton Gate, 14:00, Sunday October 1
Arsenal vs Liverpool, Emirates Stadium, 14:00, Sunday October 1
West Ham United vs Man City, Chigwell Construction Stadium, 15:00, Sunday October 1
Chelsea vs Tottenham, Stamford Bridge, 17:30, Sunday October 1