Newly-promoted Preston North End Women's 2026/27 fixtures released

They went up as champions last season.

Preston North End Women’s fixtures for the upcoming season have been released.

Preston North End’s women’s team are preparing for the 2026/27 season. | Preston North End Women

placeholder image — Preston North End’s women’s team are preparing for the 2026/27 season. | Preston North End Women

PNE lifted the North West Women’s Regional League Division One North trophy last season, winning 13 of their 16 league games. They scored 58 goals across the campaign and finished with a +42 goal difference.

They will now compete in the North West Women’s Regional League Premier Division and take on teams such as Bolton Wanderers, Crewe Alexandra and Tranmere Rovers. They have added forward Olivia Rodriguez and centre-back Ella Whittaker to their ranks this summer.

Now, PNEFCW have learned who their opening game will be against. They will face Crewe Alexandra Women on August 16 at their home ground, Longridge Town FC’s Inglewhite Road. Three days later, they will travel to Darwen Women’s Multevo Anchor Ground. Their season ends in April; FC United of Manchester Women await them on the final day.

The full fixture list is below, with dates subject to change:

Sunday, August 16: Crewe Alexandra Women (H)

Wednesday, August 19: Darwen Women (A)

Sunday, August 23: FC St. Helens Women (A)

Wednesday, August 26: Bolton Wanderers Women IH)

Sunday, August 30: Tranmere Rovers Women (H)

Sunday, September 13: Bury Women (A)

Sunday, September 27: Nantwich Town Women (H)

Sunday, October 11: Mancunian Unity Women (A)

Sunday, October 25: Poulton Vics Ladies (A)

Sunday, November 8: West Didsbury & Chorlton Women (A)

Sunday, December 13: FC United of Manchester Women IA)