Final day of Women's Super League season moved as Premier League decision made

The final day of the Women's Super League season has been moved to prevent a clash with the Premier League's final-day fixtures.

Both the men's and women's top-flight were initially set to reach their conclusions on Sunday May 28, with the WSL's six final-day fixtures slated to kick off at 2pm and all Premier League games kicking off at 4.30pm.

The idea of moving the WSL fixtures was first put forward earlier this year, with governing bodies and broadcasters eager to maximise the exposure of the league's season finale after a historic year for the women's game.

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And the FA has now revealed the WSL will be brought forward, with all fixtures kicking off at 3pm on Saturday May 27. Broadcast details for the final day will be announced in due course.

The last two seasons have seen the WSL title race go to the final day and it looks likely to go to the wire again this year, with reigning champions Chelsea and London rivals Arsenal both vying for top spot alongside Manchester City and Manchester United.

It's also tight at the other end of the table, with just five points separating eighth-placed Liverpool and bottom-of-the-league Leicester City.

Kelly Simmons, Director of the Women’s Professional Game, said: "This has unquestionably been our biggest season ever across the Barclays Women’s Super League and the Barclays Women’s Championship, and I have no doubt the next few months are going to be even more exciting

"It’s been a thrilling season so far and we have seen some incredible matches. The end of the campaign is an important moment for us to recognise all that has been achieved over the season, so I cannot wait to