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.