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Lionesses Secure WSL Promotion in Dramatic Final-Day Draw

The first fully independent club to reach the top tier of English women's football held off Birmingham City's comeback to win the Championship title.

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Overview

  • London City Lionesses clinched promotion to the Women's Super League with a 2-2 draw against Birmingham City, finishing two points clear at the top of the Championship.
  • The club becomes the first standalone women's team to compete in the WSL, marking a significant milestone for independent football clubs.
  • Isobel Goodwin, the Championship's top scorer, played a pivotal role with her 16th goal of the season in the decisive match.
  • Birmingham City, a founding member of the WSL, needed a win to secure promotion but fell short despite a club-record crowd of 8,749 at St Andrew's Stadium.
  • Owner Michele Kang's significant investment since acquiring the club in 2023 has transformed the Lionesses, setting ambitions for long-term WSL success.