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[^2]\n\nManchester City enters the new season as defending league champions after ending Chelsea FC's six-year title run. [^3]\n\nThe 2026-27 Barclays Women's Super League season begins with the competition expanding from 12 clubs to 14 for the first time. [^4]\n\nCharlton Athletic has released captain Docherty. [^5]\n\nCharlton Athletic midfielder Jodie Hutton said on 2026-09-02 that the club's primary target this season is to stay in the Barclays Women's Super League. [^6]\n\nBritish press suggests negotiations for the former Rayadas player are very advanced and could be finalized before the WSL transfer window closes this Thursday. [^7]\n\nReports indicate that Bernal was listed as having an 'excused absence' from a match against Bay FC for the Washington Spirit, signaling her departure. [^8]\n\nBirmingham City, Crystal Palace, and Charlton Athletic secured promotion from WSL 2 to join the top flight. [^9]\n\nUnder the new format, the top three finishers qualify directly for the Champions League, while the bottom club is relegated outright and the 13th place team faces a play-off against the WSL 2 runner-up. [^10]\n\nCharlton Athletic signed AFC Wimbledon's Junior Nkeng for an undisclosed fee. [^11]\n\nCharlton Athletic signed Leicester's Oliver Skipp on a season-long loan. 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