After three rounds of matches in the Women’s Super League (WSL) season, reigning champions Manchester City lead the pack with an undefeated record following a thrilling 4-2 win over Liverpool in their last match.
Following a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in their Champions League opener, City will face Charlton Athletic—currently the only team without any points—to kick off this week’s fixtures on Saturday, before their attention shifts to potential title challengers.
Both Chelsea and Arsenal have also managed to stay unbeaten this season, but they are trailing behind City. The upcoming clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday will be crucial for both teams.
Additionally, there’s a Merseyside derby set between Liverpool and Everton, while Manchester United aims to secure their first league win under Eva Olid against West Ham at home.
Who will dominate the WSL this weekend? We examine the predictions from the Opta supercomputer for matchday four.
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— Barclays Women’s Super League (@BarclaysWSL) September 24, 2026
CHARLTON ATHLETIC V MANCHESTER CITY
With Manchester City’s stellar start contrasting with Charlton’s three consecutive losses since their promotion, it’s not surprising that our model gives the champions a significant advantage at 75.6% for a win, while Charlton stands at just 10.6%.
City has only enjoyed a longer winning streak at the season’s start once in the last eight years, previously winning their first four matches in the 2019-20 season. They are expected to continue their good form in their first competitive encounter against Charlton in the WSL.
Historically, newly promoted teams have struggled against the champions, with only one win in the last 28 encounters (D3 L24), the last being Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea in September 2022.
Khadija Shaw, who scored in each of City’s initial three games, is on the verge of becoming the fifth player in WSL history to score in the first four matches of a season for any team.
Bunny makes more history
She becomes the first City player ever to score in each of our first three @BarclaysWSL games pic.twitter.com/lLv7ZYajeE
— Manchester City Women (@ManCityWomen) September 21, 2026
LONDON CITY LIONESSES V BRIGHTON
London City Lionesses are coming off a commanding 4-1 win against Charlton and sit fourth in the standings with six points from three matches as they prepare to face winless Brighton.
The supercomputer gives London City a 52.9% chance of victory, while Brighton’s odds are at 23%.
London has shown improvement, achieving three wins in their last four WSL matches, a stark contrast to their previous 12 games (W2 D3 L7). They set a record for creating nine ‘big’ chances against Charlton last week, the highest since October 2020.
Brighton may face a rough start, with the possibility of not winning their first four matches for the third time in WSL history, as they have lost seven of their last nine league games in London.
MANCHESTER UNITED V WEST HAM
After securing a commanding 10-1 victory in the Women’s League Cup, Manchester United are eager for their first WSL win under coach Eva Olid.
They are favored with a 68% chance of overcoming West Ham, who sit at 14.3%. United has a strong track record against the Hammers, remaining unbeaten in their last 12 league encounters (W8 D4).
However, United has had a shaky start this season, failing to win any of their first three WSL matches and suffering two losses in their last three home games. West Ham has struggled to perform away, having lost all six of their previous visits to United in the WSL with a combined score of 1-19.
BIRMINGHAM CITY V CRYSTAL PALACE
In a matchup of promoted teams, Birmingham City seeks their first league win while Crystal Palace aims to regain form after a difficult start.
Palace had previously bested Birmingham in all four of their last league encounters, but Birmingham holds a slight edge in betting probability at 44.7% to Palace’s 28.4%. A draw is also a strong possibility at 26.9%.
Birmingham is on track for a winless start for the third time, having recorded one draw and two losses thus far. Coach Amy Merricks aims to break her unfortunate nine-match winless streak in top-flight management (D3 L6).
LIVERPOOL V EVERTON
After edging out Everton 3-2 in their last encounter, Liverpool could achieve back-to-back WSL victories against their rivals for the first time since 2013-2014.
The Reds are slight favorites with a 44% chance of winning despite a poor record at Anfield against Everton, where they lost eight of nine previous league games. Everton, however, has been prolific lately, with only Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal having won more WSL matches this season than them.
Everton’s chances on the road appear slim at 29.1%, making a draw a significant possibility at 26.9%.
TOTTENHAM V ASTON VILLA
Tottenham is currently second in the league, two points behind Manchester City, enjoying an unbeaten start with two wins and one draw.
They are seeking to extend their unbeaten streak to seven games, which would mark a record for the club. The supercomputer gives them a 57.7% probability of winning against Aston Villa, who have performed well in recent visits to Spurs.
Aston Villa hasn’t led in any of their first three league games, presenting challenges for them to convert their 20.3% win probability into an inaugural season victory.
CHELSEA V ARSENAL
The highlight of this matchday is the clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, both hunting to maintain pressure on Manchester City and extend their unbeaten stretches.
Currently, Arsenal and Chelsea are the teams with the longest unbeaten streaks in the WSL. Chelsea aims to maintain their unbeaten start for the fourth season in a row, while Arsenal is at risk of earning only five points in their first four matches, a repeat of their 2024-25 season.
The London Derby is THIS Sunday.
— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) September 24, 2026
In their history since the 2023-24 season, Chelsea and Arsenal have faced off ten times, each achieving four wins (with one draw), but Arsenal claimed the most recent league match at Stamford Bridge 2-0 in January.
Odds favor Chelsea with a 51.9% win probability compared to Arsenal’s 23.6%. Manager Renee Slegers, having won twice against Sonia Bompastor this year, aspires to become the first to defeat her in three consecutive meetings.
Fan Take: This news is significant because it showcases the highly competitive nature of the Women’s Super League, capturing the attention of soccer fans globally. The implications for teams, players, and fan engagement in women’s soccer are profound, as each match provides a chance to build recognition and support for the growing sport.
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