By OkayGoal 
Have you ever heard of the story of the stone that the builders rejected? Yeah, imagine it became the cornerstone! And women’s football truly living that story out. As a fan, you probably already know that it was once undermined because football was deemed unfit for females. In fact, the English Football Association even banned it from being played professionally for 50 years.
Anyway, the ban was eventually lifted, and now the sport is unstoppable. It is currently one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, with the number of females playing football increasing by 56% from 2020 to 2024. Today, England alone has about 12,150 registered women’s and women’s teams. The number of fans is also increasing by the day, with over 50% developing their interest within the last three years. If you are one of those new fans or one of those day ones, here are some amazing women’s soccer events England has to offer that you can check out.
Barclays Women’s Super League Matches
First of all, WSL is the best women’s league in Europe and one of the top ones in the world. Thus, it goes without saying that attending any of its matches is already a huge flex. But what do you think of getting some Chelsea match tickets just to catch the reigning champions in action?
Last season, they secured their fifth consecutive win, making it their seventh overall victory. This season, they seem focused on bagging the eighth one, being on top of the table, eight points clear of Arsenal, and having lost in none of their fixtures yet.
They will be taking on the great Manchester City women on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Academy Stadium, and as a fan, you know this is one of those clashes that are best witnessed live. This one is expected to be hot for many reasons, the Women’s League Cup finals being one of the major ones. Imagine Chelsea is taking the trophy home after winning through a Man City own goal. Fans expect City will want revenge for that gut-wrenching loss.
Plus, though City is currently fourth, a win could narrow their gap with the top teams. On the other hand, a win for Chelsea could solidify their lead more. You can get your tickets before they sell out so that you don’t miss out on this action-packed masterpiece. Also, you can consider attending other exciting matches like the Arsenal Women vs. Liverpool Women on March 22 and Man U Women VS Chelsea Women on April 27.
Lionesses’ International Matches
Lionesses are England’s women’s national football team, and just as the name suggests, they embody strength and power. In fact, they are the current European football champions after winning the UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022. That was actually the first major championship that any England national team had won since 1966, making it such a headline hitter in the world of women’s football. Attending any of the Lionesses fixtures can be such a highlight.
Start with their upcoming match with Belgium in the UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign, which will be held on Friday, April 4, at the Ashton Gate stadium. This is anticipated to be such a competitive match because both teams are looking to secure a strong position in the tournament to qualify for the playoffs. Also, not forgetting that they are in the same group as the current champions, Spain, who are also seeking to defend the title.
You can also catch their final home game in the group stages of the Nation’s League, against Portugal, on May 30 at Wembley Stadium. Interestingly, both teams are currently fighting for the top position in their group, with the same points and goal difference, so it’s going to be a match worth watching. And while at it, don’t forget to take in the glory of the great Wembley stadium, which, by the way, is the UK’s largest football stadium and the second-largest in Europe. It is literally the home of English football, known to host some of the most epic matches in football history.
Women’s FA Cup Semi-Finals
The FA Cup is England’s oldest and most prestigious domestic competition, where you experience raw talent and skill from all football tiers across the nation. Having started on September 1 last year, the current season is now in the semi-final stage, featuring the best teams in England. Liverpool will be facing Chelsea on April 12, while the Manchester derby will be going down on the next day.
Each of those games is really a do-or-die battle. For Liverpool, this is big because it is the first time they have reached this stage in eight years. Let’s not even start on Chelsea, which is chasing a historic quadruple. Meanwhile, in the Manchester derby, other than looking for bragging rights, Man United will be working to defend the title, whereas Man City will be looking to regain it. In short, regardless of the team you support, the matches are expected to be hot, intense and a display of women’s football at its finest. Do you really want to miss that?
The winners will proceed to the Wembley Stadium on May 18 for the finals. If you are planning to attend that, grab your tickets early because it has sold out for the last two seasons.
If you are looking for an unforgettable women’s football experience in England, then you are spoilt for choice. Enjoy when you try.