Arsenal Women Archives: 09/2026

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Naomi Williams has signed for Watford as a free agent after leaving the club this summer following eight years in north London.

Former Arsenal youngsters Vivienne Lia and Jessie Gale impressed as England U20s beat Tanzania 5-1 to claim their first win of the tournament.

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

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.

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.