WSL2 was 'crying out' for more promotion places

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Becky Salicki's Durham missed out on promotion when finishing second in the 2020-21 Women's Championship Emma Smith BBC Sport journalist at St George's Park

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The Women's Super League 2 was "crying out" for extra promotion places and additional spots are a "massive incentive" for clubs to invest, say players in the second tier.

Since promotion and relegation to and from the Women's Super League (WSL) was introduced in 2014, only the champions have earned a spot in the top flight.

That will change in the forthcoming campaign, with the WSL expanding from 12 to 14 teams from the 2026-27 season.

The top two in the WSL2 will be promoted this season, while the third-placed club will face a play-off wi

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