Birmingham & Palace Secure WSL Spots, Charlton Fight On

0:00On May 2nd, Birmingham City and Crystal Palace punched their tickets to the Women's Super League after a wild final day in the second tier. Charlton started on top, but Birmingham snatched the championship with a three-nothing win over them thanks to Wilma Leade-Hommer's two goals and one. More clincher. Palace came roaring back to Smash Portsmouth 6-1, locking in automatic promotion. The Leeds expanding to 14 teams starting the 2026-27 season. Earlier this week, Charlton held a one-point lead at kickoff, with Palace lurking third. But Birmingham dominated at the Valley, while Palace shook off an early shock to pour on the goals after half-time. It flipped the table completely, dropping Charlton to third on goal difference. Birmingham's manager, Amy Merrick's, called it amazing, saying her squad bounced back stronger after missing out last year. The Blues are heading back to the top flight after four years away, and Palace gets an instant return following last season's drop. Fans went nuts with the celebrations.

1:01Charlton now faces Lester in the promotion playoff at the Valley on May 23rd. They let a nine-point lead slip, but one more chance keeps their hopes alive. The WSL just got bigger and better, with these powerhouses joining the mix to shake things up next season.