We are here with our Gameweek 8 26-27 Women's Super League (WSL) Predictions for this week. The 2026/27 Women's Super League returns with an exciting Gameweek 8, featuring several important fixtures in the title race and the battle for points at the bottom of the table. Chelsea and Manchester City remain unbeaten after seven league matches, while London City Lionesses have established themselves among the early-season contenders.
This weekend's action includes Manchester United's trip to Everton, Arsenal's meeting with Aston Villa and a crucial clash between London City Lionesses and Manchester City. Here are our WSL Gameweek 8 predictions.
1. Everton vs Manchester United
Prediction: Everton 1-2 Manchester United
Manchester United will aim to build on their encouraging start under Eva Olid when they travel to Everton on Saturday. United have collected 11 points from seven matches and have shown greater consistency in recent weeks, although their defensive record remains a concern after conceding 11 goals.
Everton, meanwhile, head into this fixture following a narrow 3-2 defeat against Aston Villa. Their ability to score at home could make this a competitive contest, but United's recent improvement and greater attacking options give them the edge. Expect the visitors to secure a hard-fought victory.
2. Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
Arsenal finally gained some momentum with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham in the north London derby. Alessia Russo's penalty helped secure an important result, giving the Gunners a platform to improve after an inconsistent opening to their league campaign.
Aston Villa will not make things easy, having won their previous two league matches, including a 3-2 victory over Everton. However, Arsenal's quality in possession and home advantage could prove decisive. The Gunners should create enough chances to edge a closely contested encounter, although Villa are capable of finding the net.
3. London City Lionesses vs Manchester City
Prediction: London City Lionesses 1-2 Manchester City
This is arguably the standout fixture of WSL Gameweek 8. Manchester City have collected 19 points from seven matches, matching Chelsea's tally, while London City Lionesses have made an impressive start to life among the league's leading sides.
London City drew 2-2 with Liverpool last weekend, demonstrating their attacking threat but also highlighting their vulnerability at the back. Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United, yet their overall form remains excellent. The visitors' greater experience in high-pressure matches could make the difference in a potentially entertaining contest.
4. West Ham United vs Liverpool
Prediction: West Ham United 0-1 Liverpool
West Ham need a response after suffering a 3-0 defeat against Brighton. They have struggled to find consistency, losing five of their opening seven league matches and scoring just five goals during that period.
Liverpool have also experienced an uneven campaign, but their 2-2 draw against London City Lionesses offered encouragement. The Reds possess the attacking quality to exploit West Ham's defensive weaknesses, although their own recent results suggest a high-scoring victory is unlikely. Liverpool should have enough to claim three valuable points in a tight encounter.
5. Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace
Prediction: Brighton 2-0 Crystal Palace
Brighton will enter this fixture with renewed confidence after beating West Ham 3-0. The result provided a welcome defensive improvement, while their attacking performance demonstrated their ability to trouble opponents when they find rhythm in the final third.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, have struggled for results and sit near the bottom of the table. Their 3-1 defeat against Chelsea extended a difficult run, with defensive problems continuing to undermine their efforts. Brighton's recent performance makes them favourites to control the match and secure another important win.
6. Birmingham City vs Tottenham Hotspur
Prediction: Birmingham City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham will look to recover from consecutive defeats against Chelsea and Arsenal when they visit Birmingham City. Despite their recent setbacks, Spurs have scored 19 goals in seven league matches, highlighting their attacking potential.
Birmingham secured a valuable 1-0 win over Charlton last weekend, earning their first league victory since returning to the top flight. That result should provide confidence, but Tottenham's forward threat could be difficult to contain over 90 minutes. If Spurs improve their defensive organisation, they have the quality to take all three points.
7. Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea
Prediction: Charlton Athletic 0-3 Chelsea
Chelsea will be strong favourites when they travel to face Charlton Athletic on Sunday. The defending champions have won six of their first seven league matches, remain unbeaten and have scored 21 goals while conceding just four.
Charlton, meanwhile, have lost all seven of their opening fixtures and have scored only three goals. Their 1-0 defeat against Birmingham highlighted the difficulty they are having turning performances into results. Chelsea's depth, attacking quality and defensive solidity should prove too much for the hosts, with the visitors expected to win comfortably.
WSL Gameweek 8 Predictions: Full Score Summary
Everton 1-2 Manchester United
Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
London City Lionesses 1-2 Manchester City
West Ham United 0-1 Liverpool
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 Crystal Palace
Birmingham City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Charlton Athletic 0-3 Chelsea
Chelsea and Manchester City will look to maintain their unbeaten records, while Arsenal will hope their north London derby victory marks the beginning of a more consistent run. With crucial points available at both ends of the table, Gameweek 8 promises an intriguing weekend of WSL football.