The English FA Women's Super League 2, now rebranded as the FA Women's Championship, is the second-highest division of women's football in England, sitting directly below the Women's Super League. Founded to provide a clear professional pathway, it is based across England and features 12 fully professional clubs. The teams play a 22-match regular season. The champion earns automatic promotion to the WSL, while the runner-up may enter a playoff with a WSL club. The bottom team is relegated to the FA Women's National League. The Championship is highly competitive, serving as a crucial development league and a destination for ambitious clubs. The winner lifts the FA Women's Championship trophy.