Charlton Athletic is set to host Leicester City in a crucial Women’s Super League (WSL) play-off match this Saturday, May 23, at The Valley. The kick-off is scheduled for 12:30pm BST (7:30am EST). This match will determine which team secures a place in the expanded 14-team WSL for the 2026-27 season. Leicester, finishing at the bottom of the WSL, will face off against Charlton, who finished third in WSL2 and are eager to return to the top tier for the first time since 2008. This season, the top two teams in WSL2, Birmingham City and Crystal Palace, have already secured automatic promotion, leaving Leicester to fight for their WSL status against Charlton. The play-off format is different from previous years, as no team was automatically relegated from the WSL this season. Instead, Leicester has the opportunity to retain their spot through this single match at Charlton's home ground. The stakes are high for both teams, with Charlton aiming to capitalize on their home advantage and Leicester desperate to avoid relegation. This play-off is part of a broader initiative to professionalize women's football in England, expanding the league and creating more competitive opportunities.