The English FA Women's Super League 2, originally known as the WSL 2, was the second tier of women's professional football in England from 2014 until 2018, when it was rebranded as the FA Women's Championship. It was created to provide a structured professional pathway beneath the top-flight WSL 1. The league typically featured 10 clubs playing each other three times in a season. The champion earned automatic promotion to WSL 1, with a second promotion spot sometimes available. WSL 2 was crucial in raising professional standards across more clubs, improving facilities, and providing a full-time environment for players. It acted as a vital bridge between the semi-professional regional leagues and the elite level, helping to develop future internationals and create a more competitive and sustainable professional structure for the women's game in England.