The Women’s League Cup is back and we’re giving you everything you need to know ahead of the first fixtures starting today.
What is the Women’s League Cup?
The Women’s League Cup draw saw 20 teams split out into 5 groups where they will play each other once. Groups have been formed regionally, north and south.
During the group stages, each club plays two fixtures. If a fixture ends in a draw at the end of the 90 minutes, a penalty shoot-out will take place for an additional point. Only the outright winner of the group goes through to quarter finals.
Where can I find fixtures and group tables?
Click here for up-to-date information as the competition progresses.
What are the groups for 2024-25 season?
Group A
Newcastle United
Everton
Manchester United
Liverpool
Group B
Durham
Sheffield United
Sunderland
Blackburn Rovers
Group C
West Ham United
Southampton
Portsmouth
London City Lionesses
Group D
Birmingham City
Leicester City
Bristol City
Brighton & Hove Albion
Group E
Crystal Palace
Charlton Athletic
Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa
Where can I watch the group stages?
One fixture per round will be broadcast on our YouTube channel. Check out your club channels for any additional streams of fixtures.
When do the UEFA Women’s Champions League Clubs enter the competition?
Joining them at the quarter-final stage will be the current holders, Arsenal, last year’s runners-up, Chelsea and Manchester City who secured automatic qualification via their qualification of the UEFA Champions League group stages.
What format do the knockout stages take?
A live draw will be held between each stage following the group stages, to decide the fixtures for the quarter-finals and semi-finals. They will be played as one fixture. If two teams draw there will be 30 minutes of extra time and if the scores are level a penalty shootout will take place.
Where is the Women’s League Cup Final held?
The Final takes place at a different stadium and city each season. Last season a record 21,462 fans witnessed Arsenal defeat Chelsea in extra time at Molineux Stadium.
The location and ticketing information has not yet been released for the 2025 Final, and fans are encouraged to sign up to our email newsletter on our website to find out first.
The full list of dates are:
Round One (Group Stage): October 2/3, 2024
Round Two (Group Stage): November 22/23/24, 2024
Round Three (Group Stage): December 11/12, 2024
Quarter-finals: January 22/23, 2025
Semi-finals: February 5/6, 2025
Final: March 15/16, 2025
Watch the highlights from last season’s Final below:
