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This week's briefing

Everything we hold before the deadline, in one read: availability, set pieces, transfers and the fixtures. Every club, every claim, with the source behind each one.

GW2 briefing, posted Wed 9 Sep

Published Wed 9 Sep, 9.17pm UK. Everything we hold on every club, in full.

WSL FANTASY GW2, PRE-DEADLINE UPDATE

Deadline: Sat 12 Sep, 12.45pm UK

THIS WEEK

Boosters: 2 Free Hits and 1 Wildcard for the whole season, playable in any matchweek, confirmed in game.

THE HEADLINES

Mary Earps (London City Lionesses) is a doubt, owned by 18% press
Melvine Malard (Chelsea) is a doubt, owned by 15% manager
Niamh Charles (Manchester City) is a doubt, owned by 10% manager
Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City) is out, owned by 9% official
Set-piece change: Cornelia Kapocs on penalties for Liverpool, Ceri Holland listed observed
Set-piece change: Chloe Kelly on corners for Arsenal, Caitlin Foord, Frida Maanum and 4 others listed observed
Corrected by the match data: Jade Rose (Manchester City) was listed out and played 90 min v Birmingham in GW1 observed

AVAILABILITY

Arsenal

Daphne van Domselaar, Hamstring, out. "Listed by the game as "Hamstring"" official
Katie Reid, completing rehabilitation programme, out. "...g rehabilitation programmes are Daphne van Domselaar, Katie Reid and Michelle Agyemang, and that everyone else is fit to pla..." manager
Michelle Agyemang, completing rehabilitation programme, out. "...rogrammes are Daphne van Domselaar, Katie Reid and Michelle Agyemang, and that everyone else is fit to play." manager
Cecily Wellesley-Smith, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "6 Cecily Wellesley-Smith (Arsenal, on loan to FC Rosengård)" official
Vivienne Lia, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "8 Vivienne Lia (Eintracht Frankfurt)", moved to Eintracht Frankfurt on Mon 31 Aug official
Selina Cerci, only one training session before matchday, visa just, unavailable, doubt, expected back next week full training. "it will probably be too early. She played one on 20 minutes against Frankfurt. She was here yesterday, first day... it's probably a little bit too early" manager
Chloe Kelly, back available, after illness. "Chloe Kelly returns to the matchday squad after recovering from an illness that kept her out last time out." official
Emily Fox, back available, after returns to starting line-up. "...ainst Brighton and Hove Albion, with Olivia Smith and Emily Fox returning to the starting line-up." official
Olivia Smith, back available, after returns to starting line-up. "...of the season against Brighton and Hove Albion, with Olivia Smith and Emily Fox returning to the starting line-up." official

Aston Villa

Ellie Roebuck, Shoulder Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "Shoulder Injury"" official
Emily Ramsey, Leg Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "Leg Injury"" official
Jill Baijings, ACL rehabilitation, returned to training, out. "Jill Baijings continues to progress in her ACL rehabilitation and has returned to training." official
Missy Kearns, Foot Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "Foot Injury"" official
Rachel Maltby, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "...sses produced a dominant display, with Aston Villa's Rachel Maltby scoring a first-half hat-trick that included two penalties..." official
Rachel Daly, individual training programme, unavailable. "Rachel Daly is currently following an individual training programme and will not be available for selection against West Ham United."; also carrying an injury official

Bristol City

Rio Hardy, suspension reported Wed 2 Sep, sent off for two yellow cards against Portsmouth, match not stated, needs checking. "The Robins will be without striker Rio Hardy, who was sent off late against Portsmouth for two yellow cards." press
Brooke Aspin, back available, after ACL injury sustained November 2024. "...r previous spell with the club, and academy graduate Brooke Aspin, who has re-joined on a permanent basis from Chelsea." press

Burnley

Deanna Cooper, knock picked up in first half reported Fri 4 Sep, unconfirmed, needs checking. "Deanna Cooper, who picked up a knock in the first half, was replaced by N..." official
Brenna McPartlan, back available. "Our exclusive player interview is with Brenna McPartlan, who has returned from injury with a bang and made her 50th appearance for the club last week." press

Charlton Athletic

Charlotte Newsham, ACL Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "ACL Knee Injury"" official
Mary McAteer, back available, after debut. "Town made changes as the half went on, with Emma Lawton, Mary McAteer and Jorja Fox all given debuts as the game entered the final 10 minutes.", on loan at Ipswich Town since Fri 4 Sep official

Chelsea

Melvine Malard, knock in training, missed two fixtures, doubt, expected back soon. "Head coach Sonia Bompastor has since reported Malard picked up a knock in training that she hopes her new signing can return from soon." manager
Chloe Sarwie, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "...Bedford selected Chelsea's Katie Cox , Vera Jones and Chloe Sarwie to start against Tanzania, with Lola Brown named among the..." official
Lola Brown, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "...Jones and Chloe Sarwie to start against Tanzania, with Lola Brown named among the substitutes." official
Nelly Las, international duty, England U19s squad, out, back the April international break. "Nelly Las selected for England U19s" press
Erin Cuthbert, yet to play this season, unavailable. "Nathalie Bjorn, Erin Cuthbert, Manaka Matsukubo and Mayra Ramirez are yet to play this se..."; also Knee Injury, out official
Manaka Matsukubo, yet to play this season, unavailable. "Nathalie Bjorn, Erin Cuthbert, Manaka Matsukubo and Mayra Ramirez are yet to play this season, while young..."; also carrying an injury official
Mayra Ramírez, yet to play this season, unavailable. "Nathalie Bjorn, Erin Cuthbert, Manaka Matsukubo and Mayra Ramirez are yet to play this season, while young Lola Brown and Chl..."; also Hamstring, out official
Nathalie Björn, yet to play this season, unavailable. "Nathalie Bjorn, Erin Cuthbert, Manaka Matsukubo and Mayra Ramirez are yet..."; also carrying an injury official

Crystal Palace

My Cato, ACL Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "ACL Knee Injury"" official

Everton

Inma Gabarro, ACL Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "ACL Knee Injury"" official
Karen Holmgaard, ACL Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "ACL Knee Injury"" official
Noémie Mouchon, back available, after lengthy spell on the sideline. "Noémie Mouchon, Ruby Mace and Denny Draper got valuable minutes as they returned from injury", did not feature GW1 (v Palace, Sun 6 Sep) press
Ruby Mace, back available, after injury at Kingsmeadow late last season. "Noémie Mouchon, Ruby Mace and Denny Draper got valuable minutes as they returned from injury" press

Ipswich Town

Megan Wearing, international duty, Scotland U23s squad, out, back the April international break. "Megan Wearing linking up with Scotland U23s" press
Natalia Negri, international duty, England U23s squad, out, back the April international break. "Natalia Negri will be out with England U23s" press
Princess Ademiluyi, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "...ick that included two penalties and Ipswich Town's Princess Ademiluyi also on target before the break." official
Colette Cavanagh, back available, after new signing, registered and eligible. "...b is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Colette Cavanagh.
The 27-year-old midfielder becomes Town Women’s first sign...", did not feature GW1 (v Nottingham Forest, Sun 6 Sep) press
Emma Lawton, back available, after debut. "Town made changes as the half went on, with Emma Lawton, Mary McAteer and Jorja Fox all given debuts as the game entered the final 10 minutes." official
Jorja Fox, back available, after debut. "Town made changes as the half went on, with Emma Lawton, Mary McAteer and Jorja Fox all given debuts as the game entered the final 10 minutes." official
Kenzie Weir, played 90 min v Nottingham Forest, Sun 6 Sep, was listed out, corrected observed

Leicester City

Celeste Boureille, long-term, out. "...McLoughlin, Jansson, and the longer-term absence of Celeste Boureille." manager
Olivia McLoughlin, rolled ankle, four to six weeks, out, expected back four-six weeks. "Liv McLoughlin has rolled her ankle and will be out for four-six weeks and that has only just happened recently." manager
Emma Jansson, summer operation, nearing return, doubt. "Emma Jansson has had an operation in the summer, but she is doing well i..." manager
Emilia Pelgander, suspended, Red card suspension. "Listed by the game as "Red card suspension""; also back available after loan spell in Sweden official
Denny Draper, back available, after absent under Miquel's tenure so far. "Another positive sighting was that of Denny Draper, who has been absent under Miquel’s tenure so far, looking...", did not feature GW1 (v Sheffield United, Sun 6 Sep) press

Liverpool

Mao Itamura, out. "Listed by the game as injured"; also international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out official
Mia Enderby, injury, out. "Mia Enderby and Sophie Roman Haug have missed the pre-season games but we are hoping they both aren't that far away now." manager
Sophie Haug, ACL Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "ACL Knee Injury"" official
Lucy Parry, doubt. "Lucy Parry is close but probably not going to be able to be ready for the squad this weekend." manager
Mari Ward, niggle reported Thu 3 Sep, unconfirmed, needs checking. "Mari Ward is going to be touch and go whether she's available." manager
Zara Shaw, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "5 Zara Shaw (Liverpool)" official
Khiara Keating, back available, after first start. "Endemann and goalkeeper Khiara Keating were handed their first starts by head coach Taylor, while..." official
Marie-Therese Höbinger, back available, after back in the squad. "...ns as well as debuts for our new players, with Herby [Marie Höbinger] back in there and Sam Kerr starting a game after the back..." manager
Samantha Kerr, back available, after long-term injury. "...e handed their first starts by head coach Taylor, while Sam Kerr returned from long-term injury to also begin the fixture." official
Vivien Endemann, back available, after competitive debut, first start. "Endemann and goalkeeper Khiara Keating were handed their first start..." official

London City Lionesses

Kosovare Asllani, ACL Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "ACL Knee Injury"" official
Malou Marcetto, MCL Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "MCL Knee Injury"" official
Nicole Anyomi, Hamstring, out. "Listed by the game as "Hamstring""; also back available after started on the bench official
Mary Earps, nursing an injury picked up in pre-season, doubt. "...with new players, including former England goalkeeper Mary Earps, who was named on the bench for the opening fixture and is..."; also back available after started on the bench press
Corinne Henson, long-term absentee, no appearance last season, unavailable. "Corinne Henson is a long-term absentee who didn't make an appearance last season." official
Alexia Putellas, back available, after made debut. "Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas made her debut and was the glue in midfield while others stole the limelight." press

Manchester City

Grace Clinton, out. "With Charles among a list of injury absentees, which also includes Grace Clinton, Vivianne Miedema, Jade Rose and Laura Wienroither, Wamser's arrival will be a boost to the WSL champions who start their title defence at home to Birmingham City on Sunday." press
Laura Wienroither, out. "With Charles among a list of injury absentees, which also includes Grace Clinton, Vivianne Miedema, Jade Rose and Laura Wienroither, Wamser's arrival will be a boost to the WSL champions who start their title defence at home to Birmingham City on Sunday." press
Rebecca Knaak, ankle, out. "The Club can confirm that Rebecca Knaak suffered an ankle injury in our pre-season friendly win over Manchester United." official
Sydney Lohmann, Hip Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "Hip Injury"" official
Vivianne Miedema, Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "Knee Injury"" official
Niamh Charles, big question mark for the weekend, doubt. "...gave more information on Jade Rose, Grace Clinton and Niamh Charles.
“Jade is definitely training fully again with the team."; also big question mark for Sunday, unavailable, doubt manager
Eve Annets, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "21 Eve Annets (Manchester City, on loan to Hibernian)", on loan at Hibernian since Mon 31 Aug official
Sacha Lewis, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "20 Sacha Lewis (Manchester City) for Cruft 61'" official
Beth Mead, back available, after debut for summer signing. "And we also saw debuts for summer signings Beth Mead and Carlotta Wamser." official
Carlotta Wamser, back available, after debut for summer signing. "And we also saw debuts for summer signings Beth Mead and Carlotta Wamser." official
Jade Rose, played 90 min v Birmingham, Sun 6 Sep, was listed out, corrected observed
Lauren Hemp, back available, after named in starting XI v Birmingham City. "Lauren Hemp is set to make her 200th Manchester City appearance in our 2026/27 season opener against Birmingham City." official

Manchester United

Layla Drury, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "Fridolina Rolfo wasn't involved in Bromley, nor were Layla Drury and Lucy Newell who have now kicked off their FIFA Women's..." official
Lucy Newell, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "...o wasn't involved in Bromley, nor were Layla Drury and Lucy Newell who have now kicked off their FIFA Women's U20 World Cup ca..." official
Fridolina Rolfö, wasn't involved in Bromley, unavailable. "Fridolina Rolfo wasn't involved in Bromley, nor were Layla Drury and Lucy N..." official
Simi Awujo, no update, unavailable, unknown. "There was no update on the rest of the squad, including Simi Awujo and Fridolina Rolfo , who didn't feature across our four pre-season matches this summer."; also back available after came back from an injury, only been training this week official
Andrea Medina, back available, after made competitive debut at London City. "Summer signings Andrea Medina and Monica Jusu Bah both made their competitive debuts for..." official
Ella Toone, back available, after recovered from last season's injury issues. "she's been so positive with this attacking style, is playing all the precision games in a good level" manager
Janina Leitzig, back available, after on the bench at London City. "...London City, while fellow recruits Rebeca Bernal and Janina Leitzig were on the bench." official
Jayde Riviere, back available, after tongue stitched after knock, played 84 minutes, 'all good'. "Right-back Jayde Riviere had to have her tongue stitched after last Friday's game, h..." official
Monica Jusu Bah, back available, after made competitive debut at London City. "Summer signings Andrea Medina and Monica Jusu Bah both made their competitive debuts for the club at London C..." official
Rebeca Bernal, back available, after on the bench at London City. "...s for the club at London City, while fellow recruits Rebeca Bernal and Janina Leitzig were on the bench." official

Newcastle United

Freya Gregory, working back to full fitness, out. "While Freya Gregory and Lia Cataldo continue to work back to full fitness and Jessie Gale is away on international duty with England U20s." press
Jordan Nobbs, out. "However, Jordan Nobbs was left out of the line up due to injury." press
Lia Cataldo, working back to full fitness, out. "While Freya Gregory and Lia Cataldo continue to work back to full fitness and Jessie Gale is away on international duty with England U20s." press
Anna Tamminen, unknown. "Delay in match because of an injury Anna Tamminen (Newcastle United Women)." press
Jemma Purfield, delay in match due to injury, unknown. "Delay in match because of an injury Jemma Purfield (Newcastle United Women)." press
Jessie Gale, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "Newcastle United Women loanee Jessie Gale struck for England Women as they thrashed Tanzania 5-1 to c..."; also carrying an injury official

Nottingham Forest

Katie Cox, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "...Under-20s head coach Lydia Bedford selected Chelsea's Katie Cox , Vera Jones and Chloe Sarwie to start against Tanzania, wi..."; also carrying an injury official

Sheffield United

Alyssa Aherne, ACL Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "ACL Knee Injury"" official
Chloe Warrington, concussion, out. "...Baker, while Gracie Pearse also made her debut after Chloe Warrington had to go off with a concussion." official
Grace Foy, ACL Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "ACL Knee Injury"" official
Molly Graham, rehabilitation programme, out. "Molly Graham, Alyssa Aherne and Grace Foy will remain at the club to complete their rehabilitation programmes with the continuing full support of the club." press
Sian Rogers, in-match injury stoppage, unknown. "Delay in match because of an injury Sian Rogers (Sheffield United Women)." press
Ava Baker, back available, after Ipswich Town loan due to personal reasons. "Baker returns to Blues due to personal reasons, having joined Ipswich on loan earlier in the summer." official
Halle Houssein, back available, after unused substitute v Leicester City. "Elsewhere, Halle Houssein was an unused substitute for Sheffield United in their Barclays Women’s Super League 2 opener at home to Leicester City." official

Southampton

Emma Harries, back available, after injury, debut off the bench. "The day also belonged to the returning Emma Harries who made her long-awaited debut off the bench, after her ahead-of-schedule return from injury." press
Megan Collett, back available, after returned to match-day squad after spell on the sidelines. "...by Simon Parker from his last league line-up, whilst Megan Collett returned to the match-day squad after a short spell on the..." press

Sunderland

Izzy Atkinson, Back Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "Back Injury"" official
Mary Corbyn, Ankle Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "Ankle Injury"" official
Lily Dent, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "Lily Dent has been making waves on the international stage at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup." official

Tottenham Hotspur

Clare Hunt, knee, long-term, out. "He also confirmed that our long-term injuries Clare Hunt, Jess Naz and Maite Oroz remain out, although revealed that..." manager
Jessica Naz, anterior cruciate ligament injury, out. "However, Jess Naz and Maite Oroz remain long-term absentees as they continue their rehabilitation from anterior cruciate ligament injuries." official
Maite Oroz, anterior cruciate ligament injury, out. "However, Jess Naz and Maite Oroz remain long-term absentees as they continue their rehabilitation from anterior cruciate ligament injuries." official
Alice Sombath, managing fitness since arrival, history of niggles, doubt, expected back potentially this weekend. "Martin Ho reports that Alice Sombath could feature in our Barclays Women's Super League opener a..." manager
Toko Koga, came off during West Ham match, unavailable, unknown. "I thought Caitlin was outstanding in an unfamiliar position that we put her in for tactical reasons, and then to go into centre-back when Toko [Koga] came off." manager
Victoria Pelova, in training on Tue 1 Sep, availability still not stated, needs checking. "...scores Tables Fixtures Results Competitions Clubs Victoria Pelova at her Tottenham unveiling." press
Hanna Wijk, back available, after MCL injury. "Defender Hanna Wijk returned to action in pre-season since her MCL injury in April, 2026, and gained valuable minutes in our final two friendlies.", did not feature GW1 (v West Ham, Sun 6 Sep) official
Kirsty Hanson, back available, after competitive debut for the Club. "...inside the box before she turned provider, teeing up Kirsty Hanson on the half hour mark for the Scotland international to net..." official
Shekiera Martinez, back available, after small injuries previously. "It's about making sure we progress, we evolve, we move forward - and that's what we've done with Shekiera [Martinez] and Kirsty [Hanson] too." manager

Watford

Vera Jones, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "...ead coach Lydia Bedford selected Chelsea's Katie Cox , Vera Jones and Chloe Sarwie to start against Tanzania, with Lola Brown..." official

West Ham United

Ffion Morgan, out. "Unfortunately, Ffion Morgan will not be available [through injury], but it's just Ffion." manager
Tuva Hansen, ACL Knee Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "ACL Knee Injury"" official
Ria Bose, international duty, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, out, tournament runs to Sun 27 Sep. "West Ham United women's team defender Ria Bose was an unused substitute for England U20s in their 5-1 grou..." official
Inès Belloumou, back from international duty, 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations. "Having returned to Chadwell Heath training ground this week, Belloumou’s attention is already on the 2026/27 campaign." official

Wolverhampton

Layla Proctor, Ankle Injury, out. "Listed by the game as "Ankle Injury"" official
Amy Sims, suspension reported Wed 2 Sep, second yellow card v West Brom, match not stated, needs checking. "However, not long after, Sims was dismissed after seeing a second yellow with just minutes to play." press
Nothing reported this week
Birmingham City: no injury news. 15 of 24 squad players featured v Man City, Sun 6 Sep. Did not feature: Amy Robinson, Batcheba Louis, Ebonie Locke, Jade Rastocle. In the squad, didn't play: Katie Startup, Lucy Thomas, Martha Harris, Rebecca Holloway, Shannon Cooke. observed
Brighton & Hove Albion: no injury news. 16 of 32 squad players featured v Arsenal, Sun 6 Sep. Did not feature: Aisha Masaka, Elliana Martin, Emilie Gay, Evie Milner, Hannah Poulter, Jelena Cankovic, Maelys Mpome, Marit Auée and 4 more. In the squad, didn't play: Bex Rayner, Eleanor Heeps, Gabby George, Melina Loeck. observed
Durham: no injury news. 15 of 21 squad players featured v Southampton, Sun 6 Sep. Did not feature: Angela Addison, Becky Salicki, Ella Wilson, Michaela Foster. In the squad, didn't play: Emma Brown, Lucy Noble. observed

SUSPENSIONS

Rio Hardy (Bristol City) suspension reported, match not stated, CHECK, sent off for two yellow cards against Portsmouth press
Emilia Pelgander (Leicester City) is suspended, Red card suspension official
Amy Sims (Wolverhampton) suspension reported, match not stated, CHECK, second yellow card v West Brom press

SET-PIECE CHANGES

CHANGED Arsenal penalties: Chloe Kelly (possible), Georgia Stanway press
CHANGED Tottenham Hotspur penalties: Kirsty Hanson (official list has her at Aston Villa), Cathinka Tandberg official
CHANGED Aston Villa penalties: Rachel Daly official
CHANGED Sheffield United penalties: Lucy Quinn (official list has her at Birmingham City), Amy Andrews official
CHANGED Birmingham City penalties: Veatriki Sarri official
CHANGED Brighton & Hove Albion free kicks and corners: Fran Kirby, Jelena Čanković, Sophie Peskett (official list has her at Ipswich Town) official
CHANGED Brighton & Hove Albion penalties: Fran Kirby, Madison Haley, Sophie Peskett (official list has her at Ipswich Town) official
CHANGED Bristol City penalties: Rio Hardy, Emma Bissell (official list has her at Charlton Athletic) official
CHANGED Chelsea penalties: Lauren James, Sandy Baltimore, situation unsettled, watching GW1 closely official
CHANGED Chelsea penalties: Katie McCabe (possible), situation unsettled, watching GW1 closely press
CHANGED Crystal Palace penalties: Annabel Blanchard, Bethany England, Katie Stengel official
CHANGED Sunderland penalties: Elise Hughes (official list has her at Crystal Palace), Tara Bourne (official list has her at Southampton), Eleanor Dale official
CHANGED Ipswich Town free kicks and corners: Paige Peake, Aimee Palmer (official list has her at Southampton) official
CHANGED Ipswich Town penalties: Paige Peake official
CHANGED London City Lionesses free kicks and corners: Alexia Putellas official
CHANGED West Ham United free kicks and corners: Katie Zelem (official list has her at London City Lionesses), Viviane Asseyi official
CHANGED Sunderland free kicks and corners: Katie Kitching (official list also has her at Southampton), Katy Watson official

SET PIECES: OBSERVED VS LISTED

Arsenal corners: Chloe Kelly took 4 of Arsenal's 7 corners v Brighton (GW1), one gameweek only; the guide names her for this duty, the official list does not observed. Listed: Caitlin Foord, Frida Maanum, Georgia Stanway, Mariona Caldentey, Olivia Smith, Smilla Holmberg official.
Everton corners: Ruby Mace took 5 of Everton's 8 corners v Palace (GW1), one gameweek only observed. Listed: Aurora Galli, Ornella Vignola official.
Ipswich Town corners: Aimee Palmer took 4 of Ipswich Town's 7 corners v Nottingham Forest (GW1), one gameweek only observed. Listed: Paige Peake, Sophie Peskett official.
Liverpool penalties: Cornelia Kapocs scored the penalty v Charlton, 90+5' (GW1) observed. Listed: Ceri Holland official.
London City Lionesses corners: Janni Thomsen took 5 of London City's 9 corners v Man Utd (GW1), one gameweek only observed. Listed: Alexia Putellas, Katie Zelem official.
Southampton corners: Chloe Peplow took 6 of Southampton's 9 corners v Durham (GW1), one gameweek only observed. Listed: Aimee Palmer, Katie Kitching official.

TRANSFER MOVES

341 moves on the books, summarised by club. Full list at wslfootball.com/transfers
Arsenal: 8 in, 2 out official
Aston Villa: 8 in, 4 out official
Birmingham City: 7 in, 5 out official
Brighton & Hove Albion: 7 in, 4 out official
Bristol City: 7 in, 5 out official
Burnley: 10 in, 12 out official
Charlton Athletic: 9 in, 3 out official
Chelsea: 5 in, 5 out official
Crystal Palace: 8 in, 1 out official
Durham: 6 in, 5 out official
Everton: 6 in, 7 out official
Ipswich: 14 in, 2 out official
Leicester City: 8 in, 7 out official
Liverpool: 6 in, 5 out official
London City Lionesses: 8 in, 2 out official
Manchester City: 4 in, 2 out official
Manchester United: 4 in, 1 out official
Newcastle United: 11 in, 8 out official
Nottingham Forest: 11 in, 7 out official
Sheffield United: 8 in, 6 out official
Southampton: 6 in, 4 out official
Sunderland: 9 in, 4 out official
Tottenham Hotspur: 6 in, 6 out official
Watford: 13 in, 6 out official
West Ham United: 9 in, 6 out official
Wolves: 10 in, 14 out official

FIXTURES GW2

Sat 12 Sep, 12.45pm, West Ham United v London City Lionesses (Sky)
Sat 12 Sep, 5.15pm, Bristol City v Newcastle United (BWSL2) (Free stream)
Sun 13 Sep, 12.00pm, Manchester United v Chelsea (Sky)
Sun 13 Sep, 2.00pm, Everton v Charlton Athletic (Sky)
Sun 13 Sep, 2.00pm, Wolverhampton v Sheffield United (BWSL2) (Free stream)
Sun 13 Sep, 2.00pm, Southampton v Ipswich Town (BWSL2) (Free stream)
Sun 13 Sep, 2.00pm, Nottingham Forest v Watford (BWSL2) (Free stream)
Sun 13 Sep, 2.00pm, Burnley v Sunderland (BWSL2) (Free stream)
Sun 13 Sep, 2.00pm, Birmingham City v Brighton & Hove Albion (Sky)
Sun 13 Sep, 2.00pm, Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur (Sky)
Sun 13 Sep, 2.45pm, Arsenal v Crystal Palace (BBC)
Sun 13 Sep, 3.00pm, Leicester City v Durham (BWSL2) (Free stream)
Sun 13 Sep, 6.30pm, Aston Villa v Manchester City (Sky)

NEXT FIVE, FIXTURE DIFFICULTY FOR THAT CLUB, 1 EASY TO 5 HARD (full difficulty grid on the Fixtures tab)

Arsenal: Crystal Palace 1, Manchester United 4, Chelsea 5, Manchester City 4, Birmingham City 1
Aston Villa: Manchester City 4, Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Tottenham Hotspur 2, Crystal Palace 1, Liverpool 2
Birmingham City: Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Chelsea 5, Crystal Palace 1, Everton 2, Arsenal 4
Brighton & Hove Albion: Birmingham City 1, Aston Villa 1, London City Lionesses 3, Charlton Athletic 1, Manchester City 4
Charlton Athletic: Everton 2, London City Lionesses 3, Manchester City 4, Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Manchester United 4
Chelsea: Manchester United 4, Birmingham City 1, Arsenal 4, West Ham United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 2
Crystal Palace: Arsenal 4, Tottenham Hotspur 2, Birmingham City 1, Aston Villa 1, West Ham United 1
Everton: Charlton Athletic 1, West Ham United 1, Liverpool 2, Birmingham City 1, London City Lionesses 3
Liverpool: Tottenham Hotspur 2, Manchester City 4, Everton 2, Manchester United 4, Aston Villa 1
London City Lionesses: West Ham United 1, Charlton Athletic 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Tottenham Hotspur 2, Everton 2
Manchester City: Aston Villa 1, Liverpool 2, Charlton Athletic 1, Arsenal 4, Brighton & Hove Albion 2
Manchester United: Chelsea 5, Arsenal 4, West Ham United 1, Liverpool 2, Charlton Athletic 1
Tottenham Hotspur: Liverpool 2, Crystal Palace 1, Aston Villa 1, London City Lionesses 3, Chelsea 5
West Ham United: London City Lionesses 3, Everton 2, Manchester United 4, Chelsea 5, Crystal Palace 1

FIXTURE CHANGES

Manchester United v Liverpool now Sat 3 Oct, 1.30pm, was Sun 4 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list official
Tottenham Hotspur v London City Lionesses now Sun 4 Oct, 2.00pm, was Sun 4 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list official
Manchester City v Arsenal now Sun 4 Oct, 4.30pm, was Sun 4 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list official
Arsenal v Birmingham City now Sat 17 Oct, 12.45pm, was Sun 18 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list official
Crystal Palace v West Ham United now Sun 18 Oct, 12.00pm, was Sun 18 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list official
Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur now Sun 18 Oct, 12.00pm, was Sun 18 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list official
Aston Villa v Liverpool now Sun 18 Oct, 2.00pm, was Sat 17 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list official
Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal now Sat 24 Oct, 12.45pm, was Sun 25 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list official
Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham United now Sat 24 Oct, 5.15pm, was Sun 25 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list (also announced by Brighton & Hove Albion) official
Crystal Palace v Chelsea now Sun 25 Oct, 12.00pm, was Sun 25 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list official
Manchester United v Manchester City now Sun 25 Oct, 6.00pm, was Sun 25 Oct, per the WSL site's fixture list official
London City Lionesses v Manchester City now Sun 1 Nov, 12.00pm, was Sun 1 Nov, per the WSL site's fixture list official

Data as of Wed 9 Sep, 9.17pm UK. Sources: official, manager quotes, press, match data.

Past briefings and recaps

Newest first. Each one is the post as it went out, left as it was.

GW1 briefing, posted Mon 31 Aug

WSL FANTASY GW1, PRE-DEADLINE UPDATE

Deadline: Fri 4 Sep, 7.00pm UK

THIS WEEK

Unlimited free transfers this matchweek, per the official game settings.

INJURIES AND DOUBTS

No confirmed injury news. If we hear nothing, we say nothing.

SUSPENSIONS

None. No player is suspended or within one booking of a ban.

SET-PIECE TAKERS

Arsenal corners: Chloe Kelly, Georgia Stanway (possible), Mariona Caldentey, Smilla Holmberg (possible), situation unsettled, watching GW1 closely press
Arsenal direct free kicks: Mariona Caldentey press
Arsenal free kicks and corners: Caitlin Foord, Frida Maanum, Georgia Stanway, Mariona Caldentey, Olivia Smith, Smilla Holmberg official
Arsenal penalties: Alessia Russo, Mariona Caldentey official
Arsenal penalties: Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly (possible), Georgia Stanway, Mariona Caldentey press
Aston Villa free kicks and corners: Lynn Wilms, Missy Bo Kearns official
Aston Villa penalties: Kirsty Hanson, Rachel Daly official
Birmingham City corners: Océane Hurtré, Veatriki Sarri, situation unsettled, watching GW1 closely press
Birmingham City direct free kicks: Océane Hurtré (possible), Veatriki Sarri (possible), Wilma Leidhammar (possible) press
Birmingham City free kicks and corners: Veatriki Sarri official
Birmingham City penalties: Lucy Quinn, Veatriki Sarri official
Birmingham City penalties: Veatriki Sarri (most likely) press
Brighton & Hove Albion corners: Fran Kirby, Marisa Olislagers press
Brighton & Hove Albion free kicks and corners: Fran Kirby, Jelena Čanković official
Brighton & Hove Albion penalties: Fran Kirby, Madison Haley official
Brighton & Hove Albion penalties: Madison Haley press
Bristol City free kicks and corners: Marine Dafeur, Sophie Ingle official
Bristol City penalties: Rio Hardy official
Burnley free kicks and corners: Millie Ravening official
Burnley penalties: Millie Ravening official
Charlton Athletic corners: Jodie Hutton, situation unsettled, watching GW1 closely press
Charlton Athletic direct free kicks: Jodie Hutton press
Charlton Athletic free kicks and corners: Jodie Hutton official
Charlton Athletic penalties: Emma Bissell official
Charlton Athletic penalties: Lucy Fitzgerald (most likely), situation unsettled, watching GW1 closely press
Chelsea corners: Erin Cuthbert, Katie McCabe, Sandy Baltimore, situation unsettled, watching GW1 closely press
Chelsea direct free kicks: Lauren James press
Chelsea free kicks and corners: Erin Cuthbert, Katie McCabe, Lauren James, Sjoeke Nüsken official
Chelsea penalties: Lauren James, Sandy Baltimore official
Chelsea penalties: Katie McCabe (possible), Lauren James (possible), Sandy Baltimore (possible), situation unsettled, watching GW1 closely press
Crystal Palace free kicks and corners: Bethany England, Lexi Lloyd Smith official
Crystal Palace penalties: Annabel Blanchard, Bethany England, Elise Hughes, Katie Stengel official
Durham free kicks and corners: Beth Hepple, Lucy Watson official
Durham penalties: Beth Hepple, Lucy Watson official
Everton free kicks and corners: Aurora Galli, Ornella Vignola official
Everton penalties: Yuka Momiki official
Ipswich Town free kicks and corners: Paige Peake, Sophie Peskett official
Ipswich Town penalties: Paige Peake, Sophie Peskett official
Leicester City free kicks and corners: Sam Tierney official
Leicester City penalties: Sarah Mayling official
Liverpool free kicks and corners: Ceri Holland official
Liverpool penalties: Ceri Holland official
London City Lionesses free kicks and corners: Alexia Putellas, Katie Zelem official
London City Lionesses penalties: Alexia Putellas, Kosovare Asllani official
Manchester City free kicks and corners: Alex Greenwood, Beth Mead, Vivianne Miedema official
Manchester City penalties: Alex Greenwood, Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw official
Manchester United free kicks and corners: Ella Toone, Jess Park official
Manchester United penalties: Maya Le Tissier official
Newcastle United free kicks and corners: Beth Lumsden, Jessie Gale, Katie Bradley, Rachel McLauchlan official
Newcastle United penalties: Jordan Nobbs official
Nottingham Forest free kicks and corners: Rachel Rowe official
Nottingham Forest penalties: Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Joy Omewa, Rachel Rowe official
Sheffield United free kicks and corners: Amy Andrews, Lucy Quinn official
Sheffield United penalties: Amy Andrews official
Southampton free kicks and corners: Aimee Palmer, Katie Kitching official
Southampton penalties: Tara Bourne official
Sunderland free kicks and corners: Katie Kitching, Katy Watson official
Sunderland penalties: Eleanor Dale official
Tottenham Hotspur free kicks and corners: Eveliina Summanen, Olivia Holdt official
Tottenham Hotspur penalties: Cathinka Tandberg official
Watford free kicks and corners: Anna Filbey official
Watford penalties: Freda Ayisi, Madison Perry official
West Ham United free kicks and corners: Viviane Asseyi official
West Ham United penalties: Viviane Asseyi official
Wolverhampton free kicks and corners: Anna Morphet official
Wolverhampton penalties: Anna Morphet, Beth Merrick official

TRANSFER MOVES

309 moves on the books, summarised by club. Full list at wslfootball.com/transfers
Arsenal: 7 in, 2 out official
Aston Villa: 7 in, 4 out official
Birmingham City: 6 in, 5 out official
Brighton & Hove Albion: 7 in, 1 out official
Bristol City: 6 in, 5 out official
Burnley: 10 in, 11 out official
Charlton Athletic: 8 in, 2 out official
Chelsea: 5 in, 5 out official
Crystal Palace: 6 in, 1 out official
Durham: 3 in, 5 out official
Everton: 6 in, 6 out official
Ipswich: 11 in, 2 out official
Leicester City: 8 in, 6 out official
Liverpool: 6 in, 5 out official
London City Lionesses: 8 in, 2 out official
Manchester City: 2 in, 2 out official
Manchester United: 2 in, 1 out official
Newcastle United: 11 in, 8 out official
Nottingham Forest: 9 in, 7 out official
Sheffield United: 7 in, 6 out official
Southampton: 5 in, 4 out official
Sunderland: 9 in, 4 out official
Tottenham Hotspur: 6 in, 6 out official
Watford: 9 in, 6 out official
West Ham United: 9 in, 6 out official
Wolves: 10 in, 14 out official

FIXTURES GW1

Fri 4 Sep, 7.00pm, London City Lionesses v Manchester United
Fri 4 Sep, 7.30pm, Watford v Burnley (BWSL2)
Sat 5 Sep, 12.30pm, Chelsea v Aston Villa
Sun 6 Sep, 12.00pm, Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United
Sun 6 Sep, 12.00pm, Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal
Sun 6 Sep, 12.00pm, Durham v Southampton (BWSL2)
Sun 6 Sep, 2.00pm, Newcastle United v Wolverhampton (BWSL2)
Sun 6 Sep, 2.00pm, Crystal Palace v Everton
Sun 6 Sep, 2.00pm, Sunderland v Bristol City (BWSL2)
Sun 6 Sep, 2.00pm, Sheffield United v Leicester City (BWSL2)
Sun 6 Sep, 2.00pm, Charlton Athletic v Liverpool
Sun 6 Sep, 2.00pm, Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest (BWSL2)
Sun 6 Sep, 2.30pm, Manchester City v Birmingham City

NEXT FIVE, OFFICIAL OPPONENT RATING, HIGHER IS HARDER

Arsenal: Brighton & Hove Albion 82, Crystal Palace 80, Manchester United 89, Chelsea 94, Manchester City 94
Aston Villa: Chelsea 94, Manchester City 94, Brighton & Hove Albion 82, Tottenham Hotspur 83, Crystal Palace 80
Birmingham City: Manchester City 94, Brighton & Hove Albion 82, Chelsea 94, Crystal Palace 80, Everton 81
Brighton & Hove Albion: Arsenal 93, Birmingham City 80, Aston Villa 80, London City Lionesses 83, Charlton Athletic 80
Charlton Athletic: Liverpool 80, Everton 81, London City Lionesses 83, Manchester City 94, Brighton & Hove Albion 82
Chelsea: Aston Villa 80, Manchester United 89, Birmingham City 80, Arsenal 93, West Ham United 80
Crystal Palace: Everton 81, Arsenal 93, Tottenham Hotspur 83, Birmingham City 80, Aston Villa 80
Everton: Crystal Palace 80, Charlton Athletic 80, West Ham United 80, Liverpool 80, Birmingham City 80
Liverpool: Charlton Athletic 80, Tottenham Hotspur 83, Manchester City 94, Everton 81, Manchester United 89
London City Lionesses: Manchester United 89, West Ham United 80, Charlton Athletic 80, Brighton & Hove Albion 82, Tottenham Hotspur 83
Manchester City: Birmingham City 80, Aston Villa 80, Liverpool 80, Charlton Athletic 80, Arsenal 93
Manchester United: London City Lionesses 83, Chelsea 94, Arsenal 93, West Ham United 80, Liverpool 80
Tottenham Hotspur: West Ham United 80, Liverpool 80, Crystal Palace 80, Aston Villa 80, London City Lionesses 83
West Ham United: Tottenham Hotspur 83, London City Lionesses 83, Everton 81, Manchester United 89, Chelsea 94

Data as of Mon 31 Aug, 6.52pm UK. Sources: official, manager quotes, press, match data.

Data as of Thu 10 Sep, 8.05am UK.