The full fixture list for the 2020-21 season of the FA Women's Super League have been announced with Aston Villa and Manchester City clashing in the tournament opener on Saturday. Holder Chelsea will begin its campaign on the road against Manchester United on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Liverpool - which was relegated due to its poor run last season - will begin its Championship campaign against Durham at home.
The 2020 season of the Women's FA Cup also kicks off this weekend. WSL and Championship teams are exempt from the tournament until the fourth round. The final will be held on May 22 (Saturday) at Wembley Stadium. Manchester City will hope to defend its title this season.
Clubs across the WSL and Championship will applaud for a minute ahead of their matches to honour the NHS and in memory of those who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Players will also take a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement just before kick-off.
Chelsea and Manchester City have qualified for the UEFA Women's Champions League by virtue of finishing first and second on points last season and will be given concessions in the fixtures for the same.
Here are the full fixtures for the FA WSL 2020-21 season:
** Chelsea & Manchester City’s fixtures are subject to change due to the clubs’ participation in the UEFA Women's Champions League and the round of 16 ties being moved to March 2021.
Fixtures are subject to change. Playoff fixtures will be announced at a later date.
Where to watch
Catch all the games of the FA WSL on the FA Player app. Available for Android and iOS devices.
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