Arsenal Women will host Leicester City Women at Emirates Stadium on April 29, 2026. This match is critical for both teams. Arsenal aims for a Champions League spot, while Leicester fights to avoid relegation.
Leicester City Women are at serious risk of relegation after a five-year stay in the Women’s Super League. They currently sit at the bottom of the WSL table with just nine points this season. They have lost their last eight matches, which has put them in a precarious position.
Key statistics:
- Arsenal Women are currently fourth in the WSL table.
- Leicester City Women have picked up only nine points all season.
- Arsenal Women have won all nine previous meetings with Leicester City by an aggregate score of 33 goals to 4.
- Leicester City Women have shipped three or more goals on eight occasions this season.
- Arsenal Women scored 15 goals and conceded only 2 in their last five WSL matches.
Rick Passmoor, head coach of Leicester, has acknowledged the challenges his team faces. He mentioned that every match now feels like a final. On the other hand, Arsenal’s coach Renée Slegers expressed confidence in her team’s ability to secure three points. She stated, “We cannot see any other outcome than an emphatic Arsenal victory.” This sentiment reflects Arsenal’s strong performance, having won their last five WSL matches.
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 (BST) on April 29, 2026. Arsenal Women have three games in hand on those above them in the WSL, making this match even more pivotal for their Champions League aspirations.
If Leicester finishes bottom, they will face a play-off against the third-place team from WSL2. The stakes are high as both teams aim for vastly different outcomes this season.
