The Barclays Women's Super League is off to a running start in the 2026-27 season. Each of the 14 clubs already has a handful of games banked, with some contenders reminding the league exactly who they are, while others continue to stumble out of the gate. With so many ups and downs, that means it's the perfect time to queue up the power rankings.
After each matchweek, teams will be ranked based on overall performances or lackluster efforts. The latest rankings offer a chance to comment on results, breakout appearances, and questions heading into the upcoming matchweek. Make sure to check back as the season progresses and keep up with all the matches across CBS Sports platforms.
To keep up with all the changes, check out my previous power rankings. Defending champions Manchester City look like no one will challenge them for dropped points, despite Chelsea's best efforts. London City Lionesses refuse to let star power blind them, and Arsenal look stuck, but unfortunately, stuck inside quicksand.
Teams fighting out of the middle might keep things interesting, especially Manchester United, who look primed to rival Tottenham for bragging rights. CBS Sports is the home of the Barclays Women's Super League, and fans can watch all the latest games. Paramount+ will live stream all matches, and CBS Sports Network will additionally air one match per week, with select fixtures also broadcast on CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Bunny Shaw remains elite, and she extended her lead in the golden boot race with her seventh goal scored this season. But nothing ever comes easy in overall performances, so maybe that's the key takeaway for the defending champions after a nervy second-half performance. Chelsea's early stumble to open the season feels like preseason rust.
The Blues look ruthless now, with Lauren James and Alyssa Thompson bringing creativity and clinical finishing in the final third. If you're blinded by the star power on London City's roster, that's because there are too many to count on one hand. If there are signs of champagne problems, they aren't showing yet.
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