Wolverhampton Wanderers have finally sealed promotion to Barclays WSL2 after they defeated Plymouth Argyle 1-0 in the FA Women’s National League Play-Off Final at The Pirelli Stadium in Burton upon Trent this afternoon.
Charlotte Greengrass netted the only goal of the game in the second half as Wolves confirmed their place in the professional game in 2026/2027.
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Wolves have been on a five-season quest to reach Barclays WSL2. The Old Gold have been pushing for second tier football ever since their promotion to the top level of FA Women’s National League football in 2020/2021. Wolves have come close to promotion on a couple of occasions but have fallen short. Dan McNamara’s side have kept on pushing and they finally reaped their long-awaited rewards this afternoon.
As play-off winners, Wolves join FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division champions Burnley and FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division winners Watford in being promoted to Barclays WSL2. Wolves and Burnley will play professional football for the first time next season while Watford return to the second tier following a two-year absence.
Three teams have been promoted to Barclays WSL2 from the FA Women’s National League this season as a result of the expansion of the Barclays Women’s Super League from 12 teams to 14 teams in 2026/2027.
