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Charlton Athletic Promoted to WSL After Penalty Shootout Heroics

Updated 2026-05-24 03:35 UTC 1 source Positive

Charlton Athletic secured their first promotion to the Women's Super League (WSL) after goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse scored a crucial penalty in the shootout against Leicester City, relegating the Foxes to WSL2. The victory marks a significant milestone for Charlton.

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Charlton earn WSL promotion after Whitehouse penalty heroics

Charlton Athletic beat Leicester City to earn their first promotion to the WSL courtesy of goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse's penalty shootout heroics, relegating the Foxes to WSL2.

2026-05-23 15:44 UTC