The 2016 FA WSL was the sixth edition of the FA WSL since it was formed in 2010. The WSL 1 was expanded to nine teams. The WSL 2 included one team promoted from the FA Women's Premier League for the first time. The season started on 23 March and Chelsea were the defending WSL 1 champions.
Top goalscorer Eniola Aluko in 2009
Joint top goalscorers — Jo Wilson (L) & Iniabasi Umotong (R)
The Women's Super League (WSL), known as the Barclays Women's Super League (BWSL) for sponsorship reasons, is the highest league of women's football in England. Established in 2010, it is run by the Football Association and features twelve fully professional teams.
Arsenal v Notts County in 2014
Arsenal's Ellen White (L) and Steph Houghton (R) with the WSL trophy
Trophy since the 2018–19 rebranding