Football pyramid in england

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WSL

The Women's Super League is the highest league of women's football in England. Established in 2010, it is currently features twelve fully professional teams.

WSL championship

WCL

The Women's Championship is the second-highest division of women's football in England. The division was established in 2014 and features 12 teams.

Women’s Super League


FoundedMarch 2010
First season2011
CountryEngland
ConfederationUEFA
Number of teams12
Level on pyramid1
Relegation toWomen’s Championship
Domestic cup(s)Women’s FA Cup
League cup(s)FA Women’s League Cup
International cup(s)UEFA Champions League

Women’s Championship


First season2014
CountryEngland
Number of teams12
Level on pyramid2
Promotion toWomen’s Super League
Relegation toNational League North
National League South
Domestic cup(s)Women’s FA Cup
League cup(s)FA Women’s League Cup

FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division 


Founded1992
CountryEngland
Number of teams12
Level on pyramid3
Promotion toWomen’s Championship
Relegation toFA Women’s National League Division One North, FA Women’s National League Division One Midlands
Domestic cup(s)Women’s FA Cup
League cup(s)
  • FA WNL Cup
  • FA WNL Plate

FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division 

SportFootball
Founded1992
No. of teams12
Countries England and
 Wales
Most recent
champion(s)
Watford F.C. (1 title)
Level on pyramid3
Promotion toWomen’s Championship
Relegation toFA Women’s National League Division One South West, FA Women’s National League Division One South East
 

 

FA Women’s National League Division 1 North
(12 clubs)
FA Women’s National League Division 1 Midlands
(12 clubs)
FA Women’s National League Division 1 South West
(12 clubs)
FA Women’s National League Division 1 South East
(12 clubs)

Below level 4 are

Regional Leagues at Levels 5 & 6

Below this, are the County Leagues classified Level 7