Women’s football Archives: 09/2026

Arsenal Women beat Brighton 1-0, but Renee Slegers’ selection highlighted the depth and competition now running through the squad.

Lisa Baum marked her Arsenal debut with the winner at Brighton, scoring after nine minutes and impressing across a lively 63-minute WSL display.

Renee Slegers reacts after Arsenal Women opened their WSL season with a 1-0 win at Brighton, sealed by a debut goal from Lisa Baum.

Arsenal Women beat Brighton 1-0 in their WSL opener as Lisa Baum marked her competitive debut with a superb individual goal.

Arsenal Women’s 2026/27 Champions League fixtures are confirmed, with dates and kick-off times set for six league-phase matches across Europe.

Arsenal Women have learnt their six Champions League opponents, with Lyon, Barcelona and Inter Milan among the teams in the league phase.

Arsenal have signed Elisa De Almeida from Paris Saint-Germain, adding the 28-year-old France defender to their squad on deadline day.

Vivianne Miedema will miss the start of the WSL season after suffering a knee injury in Manchester City training, though it is a new problem.

Arsenal are tipped for a WSL top-three finish, but squad changes and a stronger chasing pack could make the 2026/27 Champions League race wide open.