Birmingham's return to the top flight after four seasons has been marked by a series of savvy signings, including the Canada defender Marie Levasseur from Montpellier and the midfielder Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United. Naalsund, a 39-cap Norway international, will be a key player in the midfield, bringing experience and quality to the team.
The club's recruitment drive has also seen the arrival of Chancelle Effa Effa, a 19-year-old France youth forward who broke into Le Havre's first team at the age of 15 and scored 17 times in 28 games for France's Under-17 and Under-19 teams. Effa Effa's signing has generated excitement at the club, and she is expected to make a significant contribution to the team's attacking play.
Birmingham will play their home fixtures at St Andrew's, which has been the women's team's home since 2021. The club has announced plans to build a new women's team stadium as part of the 'Sports Quarter', a major development project that will also include a proposed 62,000-seater men's team stadium, an indoor arena, training ground facilities, and a new railway station.
Birmingham's first two away fixtures are against Manchester City and Chelsea, and they will also host fellow promoted sides Crystal Palace and Charlton relatively early in the campaign. The team's ability to build confidence and momentum will be crucial in their bid to stay up in the top flight.