Women’s football: 28.5 million fans worldwide for the top two English divisions

News Tank Football - Paris - News #427792 - Published on 26/01/26 at 13:00
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The top two divisions of English women’s football (the Barclays Women's Super League and the Barclays Women's Super League 2) have a combined fanbase of 28.5 million fans worldwide, according to the results of a study conducted by consultancy agency YouGov, published by WSL Football on 22/01/2026.

The study notably distinguishes between ”fans”...

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