Unusual Start in WSL: Why All Matches Started at 11:55.

Football Fans Will Enjoy Exciting WSL Matches

According to The Sun: Football fans will have the chance to watch four thrilling matches in the Women's Super League (WSL), but an interesting question arises – why do the matches start so unusually?

Three points for Tottenham will help them come a step closer to Manchester City, who defeated the League champions - Arsenal yesterday.

Meanwhile, the London rivals of Spurs, West Ham, hope to improve their position in the table by playing against Aston Villa.

In addition to the anticipation for the confrontation, fans are also asking why all four matches start at 11:55 British summer time.

SunSport is ready to provide answers to this question.

Why Do All WSL Matches Start at 11:55 Today?

The start time of 11:55 helps to avoid overlapping with Premier League matches, which will be broadcast from 14:00.

Additionally, there are reports that the Women's Super League aims to establish a new regular match schedule.

This change came in response to widespread feedback from fans and clubs who support the idea of lunchtime matches.

There is also a desire to test more evening matches on Fridays throughout the season to help broadcasters and WSL officials understand which times are best suited for attracting spectators to stadiums and television viewership.

What WSL Matches Are Today?

• Leicester City Women vs Everton Women – 11:55 – Sky Sports WSL YouTube and Sky Sports+
• London City Lionesses vs Liverpool Women – 11:55 – Sky Sports+
• Tottenham Hotspur Women vs Brighton & Hove Albion Women – 11:55 – Sky Sports+
• West Ham United Women vs Aston Villa Women – 11:55 – Sky Sports WSL YouTube and Sky Sports+

New WSL Television Contract

The 2025/26 season will be the first under a new five-year television contract signed between Sky Sports and BBC in October 2024.

Sky has secured the rights to show 90% of live broadcasts, with the total value of the deal estimated at approximately £65 million for the duration of the contract.

Additionally, production costs will exceed the total investment by broadcasters in WSL by more than £100 million.

These changes reflect an effort to increase the popularity of women's football in the UK and attract more viewers both in stadiums and in front of television screens. The Women's Super League continues to evolve and experiment with match formats to meet the needs of fans and broadcasting partners. With new television contracts and revised schedules, WSL aims to maximize its potential and attract a new audience to women's football.