Under new plans intended to overhaul the competition, teams who qualify for the Women’s Champions League league phase will no longer compete in the League Cup.
The format change was deemed necessary to resolve scheduling issues and safeguard player welfare.
The Football Association still needs to approve the proposal to be introduced for the 2026-27 season, according to BBC Sport’s comprehension of clubs’ votes.
The competition is currently being pitted against teams from the top two divisions of women’s football.
Following the WSL’s expansion to 14 teams, that number is expected to rise in 2019.
The elimination of Champions League teams will help to reduce the number of minutes played for them.
This year’s Champions League will have 18 teams and more matches on hand.
This season’s top European competition includes Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
In accordance with the proposed League Cup proposals, a Swiss-style league structure will be used to replace the current group stage, resulting in a single league table with regional fixtures for all teams.
The top eight teams in the league table will continue to qualify for the quarterfinals, with the same qualifying process for the knockout phase.
On the same night that Champions League games are scheduled, League Cup games will be played.
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