Manchester City won the Women's Super League title for the first time in a decade after Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brighton. City secured the championship with 52 points from 21 games played.
Key points
Manchester City won the Women's Super League title.
This is their first title in a decade.
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brighton, ending their title hopes.
City topped the standings with 52 points.
Andre Jeglertz praised the team's resilience.
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Manchester City were crowned Women's Super League champions on Wednesday for the first time in a decade after Arsenal, their last remaining challengers, were held to a 1-1 draw away by Brighton & Hove Albion.
City top the standings on 52 points with 21 of their 22 games played. Arsenal needed to win all of their remaining four games to have any chance of stealing top spot, but Brighton held them to a stalemate to send the title to the north-west, instead of North London.
âThe girls have met every challenge in front of them head on and have been an absolute joy to coach this season," City coach Andre Jeglertz said in a statement released by the club.
âIn the good moments and the bad, theyâve always stuck together and found a way to win â something that all great champions do."
April 25: The Houston Dash's Colaprico (24) and North Carolina Courage's Evelyn Ijeh (10) battle for the ball during the first half at Shell Energy Stadium. The North Carolina Courage won the game, 1-0.
April 25: Boston Legacy FC's Josefine Hasbo (5) defends against Chicago Stars FC's Jordyn Huitema during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. The Chicago Stars won the game, 2-0.
April 24: Kansas City Current goalkeeper Lorena (23) drops a corner kick allowing the Washington Spirit's Trinity Rodman to score a goal during the first half at Audi Field. The Washington Spirit won the game, 4-0.
Q&A
When did Manchester City last win the Women's Super League title?
Manchester City last won the Women's Super League title a decade ago.
What was the final score of the Arsenal vs. Brighton match?
The final score of the Arsenal vs. Brighton match was 1-1.
How many points did Manchester City finish with in the Women's Super League?
Manchester City finished with 52 points in the Women's Super League.
Who is the coach of Manchester City women's team?
The coach of Manchester City's women's team is Andre Jeglertz.
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March 25: Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger makes a save on a shot by Denver Summit FC's Melissa Kossler during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The Denver Summit won the game, 2-0.
March 25: The Washington Spirit's Esme Morgan (24) heads the ball against the Utah Royals at Audi Field. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
March 22: San Diego Wave FC's Laurina Fazer (left) and the Utah Royals' Cece Delzer battle for possession during the first half at America First Field. The San Diego Wave won the game, 2-1.
March 21: The North Carolina Courage's Riley Jackson (right) fights for the ball against Gotham FC's Esther GonzĂĄlez (9) and Jessica Carter (27) during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
March 21: Houston Dash midfielder Kiki Van Zanten (12) controls the ball as Boston Legacy FC defender Jorelyn CarabalĂ (16) defends during the first half at Shell Energy Stadium. Houston won the game, 3-0.
March 14: North Carolina Courage fans hold yellow and red cards during second half against the Racing Louisville FC at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. North Carolina won the match, 2-1.
March 14: A Volaris airplane flies over the stadium during the Bay FC vs. Denver Summit FC game at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Bay FC won the match, 2-1, in what was the first-ever game for the Denver Summit.
March 14: Utah Royals midfielder Janni Thomsen (7) dribbles up field against the Kansas City Current during the second half at CPKC Stadium. Kansas City won the match, 2-1.
March 14: Boston Legacy FC midfielder Alba Caño (26) and NY/NJ Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw (10) battle for the ball during the first half of the game at Gillette Stadium. Gotham FC won the match - the first in Boston Legacy FC history - 1-0.
March 13: The Washington Spirit get ready for a corner kick during the second half against the Portland Thorns at Audi Field. Portland won the NWSL 2026 season opener, 1-0.
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April 25: The Houston Dash's Colaprico (24) and North Carolina Courage's Evelyn Ijeh (10) battle for the ball during the first half at Shell Energy Stadium. The North Carolina Courage won the game, 1-0.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
April 25: The Houston Dash's Colaprico (24) and North Carolina Courage's Evelyn Ijeh (10) battle for the ball during the first half at Shell Energy Stadium. The North Carolina Courage won the game, 1-0.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
April 25: Boston Legacy FC's Josefine Hasbo (5) defends against Chicago Stars FC's Jordyn Huitema during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. The Chicago Stars won the game, 2-0.
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April 24: Kansas City Current goalkeeper Lorena (23) drops a corner kick allowing the Washington Spirit's Trinity Rodman to score a goal during the first half at Audi Field. The Washington Spirit won the game, 4-0.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
April 5: Washington Spirit defender Tara Rudd (9) heads the ball against Bay FC during the second half at PayPal Park. The Washington Spirit won the game, 2-0.
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March 25: Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger makes a save on a shot by Denver Summit FC's Melissa Kossler during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The Denver Summit won the game, 2-0.
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March 25: The Washington Spirit's Esme Morgan (24) heads the ball against the Utah Royals at Audi Field. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 22: San Diego Wave FC's Laurina Fazer (left) and the Utah Royals' Cece Delzer battle for possession during the first half at America First Field. The San Diego Wave won the game, 2-1.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 21: The North Carolina Courage's Riley Jackson (right) fights for the ball against Gotham FC's Esther GonzĂĄlez (9) and Jessica Carter (27) during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 21: Houston Dash midfielder Kiki Van Zanten (12) controls the ball as Boston Legacy FC defender Jorelyn CarabalĂ (16) defends during the first half at Shell Energy Stadium. Houston won the game, 3-0.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 14: North Carolina Courage fans hold yellow and red cards during second half against the Racing Louisville FC at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. North Carolina won the match, 2-1.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 14: A Volaris airplane flies over the stadium during the Bay FC vs. Denver Summit FC game at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Bay FC won the match, 2-1, in what was the first-ever game for the Denver Summit.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 14: Utah Royals midfielder Janni Thomsen (7) dribbles up field against the Kansas City Current during the second half at CPKC Stadium. Kansas City won the match, 2-1.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 14: Boston Legacy FC midfielder Alba Caño (26) and NY/NJ Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw (10) battle for the ball during the first half of the game at Gillette Stadium. Gotham FC won the match - the first in Boston Legacy FC history - 1-0.
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NWSL action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 13: The Washington Spirit get ready for a corner kick during the second half against the Portland Thorns at Audi Field. Portland won the NWSL 2026 season opener, 1-0.
Having made it to the Champions League semi-finals before being knocked out by OL Lyonnes last weekend, Arsenal came into Wednesday's game against Brighton with a considerable task ahead of them if they were to threaten City, but they went behind when Fuka Tsunoda scored just before the break.
Norwegian midfielder Frida Maanum pulled a goal back on the hour mark, but despite a late surge Arsenal couldn't find a winner.
"Congratulations to Man City who have now won the league. It was disappointing today," Arsenal coach Renee Slegers said.
"Credit to Brighton who are a very tough opponent to play against and they did well, but we have to look at ourselves and we are very disappointed."
The title has looked to be City's to lose for several weeks as Jeglertz's charges racked up wins playing some superb attacking football.
A recent 3-2 reverse to Brighton could not derail them as City surged to a title victory that finally brought an end to Chelsea's dominant run of six titles in a row.
"This wouldnât have been possible without the incredible effort, belief, passion and dedication of my colleagues, the players and the fans. Theyâve all been a credit to the club as well as themselves and deserve to celebrate this amazing moment," Jeglertz said.
âBut this isnât the end of the road â we still have plenty to fight for this season and in the coming years. Iâm excited by what the future holds for this amazing group of players and this fantastic club.â
