A club from Birmingham in the English Midlands. Their women's team won the FA Cup in 2012 and reached a Champions League semi-final, competing near the top of the WSL in that era.

Relegated from the WSL in 2021-22, they have been rebuilding in the tier below. Their return coincides with the WSL's first season as a 14-club league, up from 12.

Birmingham won WSL 2 with 44 points, sealing the title on the final day with a win at Charlton Athletic — who also came up this season.

Amy Merricks, appointed in April 2024 on a three-year contract, took them back to the top flight in her second season.

Lily Crosthwaite (FW) drove the attack with 8 goals and 6 assists in WSL 2, while Veatriki Sarri (FW), who joined in 2025-26, contributed 9 goals and assists combined.

Former USA international goalkeeper Adrianna Franch brings experience to the back of a side stepping up a level.

Japanese defender Asato Miyagawa (#26) is in the squad. The 159cm defender moved from Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza to Hammarby in Sweden before coming to England, and has represented Japan at senior level. This is her first WSL season.