# What the Latest WSL Power Rankings Reveal
The 2026-27 Barclays Women’s Super League season is already producing big swings in form. Manchester City remain the team to beat, while Chelsea have found their rhythm and London City Lionesses are climbing the rankings. Arsenal, meanwhile, are still searching for a way to turn promising moments into consistent results.
These WSL power rankings reflect each club’s recent performances, not just its position in the league table. Here’s where all 14 teams stand.
## 2026-27 WSL Power Rankings
### 1. Manchester City — No change
Manchester City continue to set the pace among the WSL contenders. Bunny Shaw has scored seven goals to extend her lead in the Golden Boot race. The champions have looked strong overall, although a nervy second half showed that they are not immune to pressure.
### 2. Chelsea — No change
Chelsea’s early-season stumble increasingly looks like a temporary setback. Lauren James and Alyssa Thompson are adding creativity and a clinical edge in the final third, helping the Blues look more dangerous as the season progresses.
### 3. London City Lionesses — Up three places
London City Lionesses are one of the biggest risers in this week’s WSL power rankings. The club’s star-studded roster is beginning to find its stride, and the team’s depth has not yet become a problem. If London City can keep turning individual talent into consistent performances, they could remain a serious presence near the top.
### 4. Tottenham — No change
Tottenham are holding on to fourth place, but their recent chances to measure themselves against the league’s strongest sides have exposed a gap. They remain in the upper part of the rankings for now, though staying there will require a stronger showing against top competition.
### 5. Arsenal — Down two places
Arsenal are struggling to find form and build momentum. The pressure is growing on manager Renee Slegers as the Gunners work to create and protect leads. Olivia Smith continues to push for more opportunities, but Arsenal need a more reliable approach if they want to climb the WSL table.
### 6. Manchester United — Up two places
Manchester United look more settled under head coach Eva Olid. Ella Toone has found the scoresheet, while Andrea Medina and Julia Zigiotti have also offered attacking contributions. The next challenge is balancing the squad across a demanding schedule and turning recent progress into sustained results.
### 7. Liverpool — Down two places
Liverpool are creating opportunities, but converting them remains the key issue. Manager Gareth Taylor will want to see more clinical finishing from his side. Natalia Ramos’ first WSL goal is a welcome milestone and could provide a lift as Liverpool look to improve in front of goal.
### 8. Everton — Down one place
Everton’s defensive work has helped keep them competitive, but a lack of dependable scoring is limiting their ability to challenge the league’s top teams. Hannah Cain’s first goal of the season offers a possible spark, though Everton will need more consistent production in attack.
### 9. Brighton & Hove Albion — No change
Brighton showed fight with a late rally driven by Olivia Garcia and Caitlin Hayes. Fran Kirby’s creativity and Maisie Symonds’ leadership also point to a team with more potential than its record suggests. The next step is bringing that level of performance more consistently, especially against lower-ranked opponents.
### 10. West Ham United — Up one place
West Ham ended a three-match winless run and earned a much-needed boost. Kelly Gago and Viviane Asseyi give the team threats in possession, and West Ham could make life difficult for stronger opponents even if a title challenge is out of reach.
### 11. Aston Villa — Up one place
Aston Villa secured their first win of the season, with Chasity Grant producing a standout finish. The result is an encouraging start under interim manager Brian Sørensen, but one victory does not erase the team’s difficult opening stretch.
### 12. Crystal Palace — Down two places
Crystal Palace have competed in close games but have not turned enough of those performances into wins. Lexi Lloyd-Smith has shown promise, yet Jo Potter’s side still needs to find ways to make narrow margins count in the standings.
### 13. Birmingham City — No change
Oceane Hurte continues to demonstrate her goal-scoring ability, but Birmingham’s defensive issues are undermining that work. The team is conceding too often, leaving Amy Merrick’s side with little room for error.
### 14. Charlton Athletic — No change
Newly promoted Charlton Athletic are enduring a difficult introduction to the WSL, with losses continuing to mount. The challenge is likely to grow as more teams settle into the season, making improvement an urgent priority for manager Karen Hills and her squad.
## Key Takeaways From This Week’s WSL Rankings
Manchester City remain at the top, with Chelsea close behind after recovering from their early-season stumble. London City Lionesses’ rise is one of the clearest signs of a changing picture in the league, while Manchester United are showing encouraging signs under new management.
Arsenal’s slide is a notable concern. The Gunners have talent, but until they can build and maintain leads, their place among the WSL’s leading clubs will remain under pressure. At the other end of the rankings, Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic have work to do to turn individual bright spots into results.