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Barcelona women are facing one of the most challenging injury periods in recent memory, with several core players sidelined at once. The absences of Aitana Bonmatí, Salma Paralluelo, Patri Guijarro, Ona Batlle, Kika Nazareth, and Esmee Brugts have significantly reduced the squad’s depth and disrupted the rhythm of a team known for its fluidity and control. With so many leaders unavailable at the same time, the responsibility for steadying the team now falls heavily on figures like Alexia Putellas and Clàudia Pina, whose qualities are essential for navigating this demanding stretch.

Chelsea have finally lost a WSL game under their manager, Sonia Bompastor. They have now set a new WSL record, unbeaten in 34 matches. Their 1-0 home loss to Everton was Chelsea's first goalless game under Bompastor. Chelsea were unbeaten for 585 days in the WSL.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that forward Jessica Naz has suffered an ACL tear in her right knee during the second half of the WSL match against Aston Villa at Brisbane Road. She collapsed after planting her foot and attempting to change direction. Her knee twisted inward, and she immediately called for assistance. Medical staff helped her off the pitch, and she will undergo surgery before beginning a lengthy rehabilitation process with the club.

This weekend of WSL action delivered some of the most dramatic, surprising and decisive moments of the season so far. The headline shock came when a defiant Everton Women ended Chelsea Women’s long-running unbeaten streak in league play, a result that immediately reshaped the title race. Meanwhile, Manchester City Women reinforced their grip on first place with a commanding win. Elsewhere, tight contests and late-game heroics from several clubs kept the chase down the table wide open and full of intrigue.

Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been handed a five-match suspension after an incident of violent conduct during a Women’s League Cup match against Leicester City on 23 November. The 35-year-old Republic of Ireland international became involved in a clash with Leicester’s Hannah Cain, during which she grabbed Cain around the neck and slammed her to the ground. Cain required treatment on the pitch but was able to finish the match. Littlejohn received a straight red card for her actions, and Crystal Palace went on to win the game 3–0, advancing to the League Cup quarter-finals.

Arsenal Women head into this weekend’s clash with Liverpool carrying not only an escalating injury crisis but also the weight of a turbulent and inconsistent season. What should have been a campaign defined by momentum after last year’s historic Champions League triumph has instead become a period marked by internal tension, uneven performances, and growing pressure on and off the pitch.

The Women’s Super League returns after the international break with a complete set of intriguing fixtures across Saturday and Sunday. Several teams enter the weekend carrying disrupted preparations, fitness concerns, and shifting momentum, while others arrive with renewed belief after strong results in recent weeks. With the table beginning to take shape heading into winter, every point now carries growing weight, and each match offers its own subplot.

Spain beat Germany 3–0 in the second leg of the 2025 Women’s Nations League final, winning the trophy 3–0 on aggregate. After a tight and goalless first half, Spain scored three times in a devastating spell to take complete control. Clàudia Pina scored twice, and Vicky López added a superb effort as Spain claimed back-to-back titles.

Germany is to host the 2029 Women’s European Championship, UEFA has announced.

England closed out a remarkable year with a 2-0 friendly win over Ghana at St Mary's Stadium, the ground where Sarina Wiegman, England manager, started her tenure.

Many fans wonder why Chelsea women’s Champions League matches are always at Stamford Bridge, due to UEFA requirements.

The football associations of the UK have officially submitted their joint bid for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035.