WSL2: Sunderland v Charlton Athletic preview

By Alyce Collett (4/10/25) Above: Sunderland huddle post-match. Photo: @SAFCWomen on X. This weekend’s action in the Barclays WSL2 competition sees a potentially fascinating clash between two of the top three sides. Both Sunderland and Charlton Athletic have had strong starts to the season, but who will come out on top on Sunday? Form BothContinue reading “WSL2: Sunderland v Charlton Athletic preview”

WSL2: Amy Merricks says Birmingham City “want to respond” vs Newcastle

By Eloise Smallbone (19/9/25) Above: Amy Merricks. Photo: Birmingham City. On Sunday, Birmingham City face Newcastle United in their second home game of the season. Birmingham City Head Coach Amy Merricks revealed that her team “want to respond” after securing a difficult point away at Sunderland last weekend. Their fixture against Newcastle United is aContinue reading “WSL2: Amy Merricks says Birmingham City “want to respond” vs Newcastle”

An introduction to WSL2, England’s second tier

By Ella McShane (8/9/25) Above: WSL2 teams. Photo: FA/WSL website. The development of professionalism across all tiers of English women’s football is projected to make the 2025/26 season one of the most dynamic and competitive to date. With a record number of star signings, brand new integrative infrastructure, and clubs now hungrier than ever toContinue reading “An introduction to WSL2, England’s second tier”

Birmingham City’s Amy Merricks on WSL2 and ‘serial winner’ Ji So-Yun

By Rachel Gore (6/9/25) Above: Amy Merricks. Photo: Birmingham City Women. Ahead of Birmingham City’s opening match against Bristol City on Sunday, Impetus Football spoke to Amy Merricks, Birmingham’s manager, about the upcoming season. The 25/26 season is Merricks’ second one in charge of the Blues. She’s “really proud” of what the club did lastContinue reading “Birmingham City’s Amy Merricks on WSL2 and ‘serial winner’ Ji So-Yun”