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Women’s Super League academy teams to play in third tier under new FA proposals

2026-04-07 18:06 UTC By Football 433

Women’s Super League academy teams to play in third tier under new FA proposals. Four youth sides picked could not be promoted Plans involve mid-season split and up to £1m investment Major structural changes to the Women’s National League, including four Women’s Super League academy sides entering tier three of the pyramid from 2027 and the introduction of a mid-season split similar to that used in Scotland, have been proposed by the Football Association, the Guardian can reveal.

Women’s Super League academy teams to play in third tier under new FA proposals
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Four youth sides picked could not be promoted Plans involve mid-season split and up to £1m investment Major structural changes to the Women’s National League, including four Women’s Super League academy sides entering tier three of the pyramid from 2027 and the introduction of a mid-season split similar to that used in Scotland, have been proposed by the Football Association, the Guardian can reveal. The plans come alongside a potential investment package of about £1m, enhancements to legal and medical support in the loan system, and a hope of attracting more fans and media to the league.