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London City Lionesses Secure WSL Promotion with Dramatic Draw

The independent club, owned by Michele Kang, clinched their place in the top flight after a 2-2 tie with Birmingham City on the final day of the Championship season.

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Kang, the London City Lionesses owner, gets into the thick of the title celebrations
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Overview

  • London City Lionesses confirmed their promotion to the Women’s Super League after a 2-2 draw against Birmingham City, finishing two points clear at the top of the Championship table.
  • Key contributions came from Championship top scorer Isobel Goodwin, who opened the scoring with a long-range strike, and Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, who added a second goal with a header.
  • The Lionesses, formed in 2019 after splitting from Millwall, are the first fully independent club to reach England’s top two women’s football divisions.
  • Michele Kang, who acquired the club in December 2023, has invested heavily in infrastructure, coaching, and high-profile signings to build a competitive and sustainable WSL team.
  • The promotion-deciding match, broadcast live on Sky Sports, drew significant attention, reflecting the growing interest in women’s football and the Lionesses’ ambitions to break the cycle of newly promoted teams facing immediate relegation.