Because the women's game has been amateur for some years and only recently have things progressed, it's the most recent history that is more like the men's setup. Some of the earlier club's names sounded very small in scope which reflected the reality of their situation.
Professionalism really started in the 2011 season with the WFA Super League but I started in 1991/92 when its predecessor the FA Women's National League commenced. The chart to the right shows points accrued in England under 'Eng' and 'Tot' includes European competition. Chelsea is
the team at the moment but historically Arsenal is Ms Consistency.
Points are earned this way: For the WFA National League (Division 1) the top four are rewarded with 6, 3, 2 and 1. In the FA Cup, 4 and 2 for the finalists, the FAW League Cup 3 and 1. The European Champions League it's 8, 4 and 2 points.
The WFA league is no surprise with Arsenal WFC well ahead. Between 2000/01 and 2012 it won 11 out of the 12 titles. Trying to emulate that feat is Chelsea FCW has won 9 out of 11 from 2015 to 2024/25. In between that Liverpool FCW won 2013 and 2014. Doncaster Rovers were strong from 1991/92 to 2006/07 but little since. Charlton Athletic was of a similar timeframe.
The FA Cup goes way back to the 1970/71 season but we start twenty one years later. Interestingly, Arsenal haven't won this since 2016. Chelsea have won five times since then including 2024/25, Manchester City twice and Manchester United once.
The League Cup was first held in the 1991/92 season when this summary starts. It could be known as the Arsenal Cup.
In the 32 years it has been contested, Arsenal have been in 23 finals and won 17 of those. Chelsea have been in the last six finals, winning thrice.
Finally Europe. The European Champions League was first held in 2001/02 season but clubs in England haven't been that successful. Arsenal won it in 2007 and 2024/25 so are the current holders. Considering how dominant Chelsea were at home in 2024/25, they could only make it to the semi final.
All put together, the clubs are below. The grand total is shown for each club, divided into regions with a ranking number (Rk) which gives their place compared to all the other clubs. Any suggestions? Please leave a comment.
For the men the North West is strongest but for the women, it's definitely London with 64.6% of the points and growing. The NW does come in next but a distant second with 19.8%. The NE (10.0%), Midlands (3.2%) and the South (2.4%) are well back with no sides doing well presently and losing ground to London.
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