The draw for the new league format of the 2026/27 Subway Players Cup has been made and we’ve learnt our opponents for the initial phase of the competition.
We will face West Ham United (23 Sep), Crystal Palace (11 Nov), Leicester City (18 Nov) at home and Brighton & Hove Albion (30 Sep), Bristol City (28 Oct) and Ipswich Town (16 Dec) away.
A new reshaped and renamed Subway Players Cup – previously known as Subway Women’s League Cup – will adopt a Swiss-style league format with each side playing three home and three away fixtures, with results ranked in a unified league table.
The top eight positions will progress to the Knockout Phase and play a one-legged tie with teams ranked based on their final league position.
We can also confirm the date and kick-off time for all six fixtures in the league phase.
23 Sep – West Ham United (H) – 7pm – Brisbane Road
30 Sep – Brighton & Hove Albion (A) – 7.45pm – Broadfield Stadium
28 Oct – Bristol City (A) – 7pm – Robins High Performance Centre
11 Nov – Crystal Palace (H) – 7pm – Brisbane Road
18 Nov – Leicester City (H) – 7pm – Brisbane Road
16 Dec – Ipswich Town (A) – 7pm – JobServe Community Stadium
Full ticketing details will be confirmed in due course.