South London Derby: Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace Set for WSL2 Season Opener at The Valley
A Historic South London Derby Opens WSL2 Season
The 2025/26 WSL2 campaign kicks off with an exciting South London derby as Charlton Athletic welcome Crystal Palace to The Valley on Sunday, 7th September at 14:00 BST.
Teams’ Recent History and Aspirations
Charlton Athletic enter the season with high hopes after finishing third in the 2024/25 campaign, just six points behind the league leaders London City Lionesses. The addition of an extra promotion spot this season, plus a potential third through playoffs, has bolstered the Addicks’ ambitions of reaching the top flight.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back after their relegation from the Women’s Super League. The Eagles are determined to start their campaign strongly as they aim for an immediate return to the top tier.
Recent Head-to-Head History
The recent history between these teams has favored Charlton, who have won three of their last four meetings. However, Crystal Palace claimed victory in their most recent encounter, securing a 2-0 win last November.
New Leadership and Match Details
The match will mark Jo Potter’s first competitive game as Palace manager, with the game taking place at The Valley. Tickets for this exciting derby are available exclusively through Charlton Athletic’s website.
This opening fixture sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting season in the Women’s Super League 2, with both teams harboring serious promotion ambitions.
