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Birmingham vs Charlton Decides Promotion as WSL Expands

4/27/2026

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Birmingham City Women play a match against Charlton Athletic on Saturday 2 May 15:00 BST to decide promotion.
Charlton lead with 42 points, while Birmingham and Crystal Palace have 41.
Birmingham can finish top two with a win or a draw if Crystal also draws.
Crystal can promote by winning or drawing if Charlton loses.
The WSL will expand to 14 teams for 2026-27, allowing three clubs to be promoted.

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Birmingham City Women play a match against Charlton Athletic on Saturday 2 May 15:00 BST to decide promotion.
Charlton lead with 42 points, while Birmingham and Crystal Palace have 41.
Birmingham can finish top two with a win or a draw if Crystal also draws.
Crystal can promote by winning or drawing if Charlton loses.
The WSL will expand to 14 teams for 2026-27, allowing three clubs to be promoted.