Leicester City Women face relegation if they lose to Arsenal Women on April 27, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal comes into this match with a five-match winning streak in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
Leicester City Women currently sit at the bottom of the WSL table. They have lost their last eight matches and need to avoid another defeat to stay out of the relegation zone. In contrast, Arsenal Women have a perfect record against Leicester in the WSL, winning all nine encounters.
Key statistics:
- Arsenal Women have won their last five matches.
- Leicester City Women are on an eight-match losing streak.
- The previous meeting this season ended with a 4-1 victory for Arsenal.
Renee Slegers emphasized her team’s strength: “We are always strong, and that’s, again, the strength of our squad, the power of our togetherness, the different qualities and the different tools that we have in the squad.” Rick Passmoor noted that his team is working towards maintaining a positive mentality despite their current struggles.
Alessia Russo has been particularly effective against Leicester, recording ten goal involvements in six WSL starts against them. The match will be officiated by referee Lisa Benn.
The stakes are high for both teams. Arsenal aims to close the gap on league leaders Manchester City while Leicester fights to avoid relegation. Losing to Arsenal would mean that Leicester would be relegated for the 2026/27 season.
