Birmingham vow to compete with Man City on WSL return

Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks insists her side will go 'toe-to-toe' with champions Manchester City in their top-flight comeback.

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What happened. Birmingham City, newly promoted after winning the WSL 2 title, face Manchester City away in their opening match of the 2026-27 WSL season.

• Birmingham ended a four-year stint in the second tier by clinching the WSL 2 title.
• Merricks says her team is 'here to compete, not just make up the numbers'.
• Birmingham averaged 2.09 goals per game last season and will keep their attacking identity.

“We are here to compete, not just make up the numbers.”

— Amy Merricks

Birmingham face a tough opener against a Man City side that won all 11 home WSL matches last season.

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