Predictions: Who will be relegated from the WSL in 2024/25? | OneFootball

The race to stay up continues to reach maximum temperature at the lower end of the Women's Super League (WSL) table, with just four points separating seven clubs.

Top-flight newcomers Crystal Palace endured a disastrous start to their first campaign in the WSL, falling 7-0 to Chelsea at Selhurst Park on the opening day.

West Ham United have struggled at the bottom of the table in back-to-back seasons, but a recent turn in form has given their campaign a new lease on life. A manager-less Aston Villa side may appear to be five spots clear of the drop zone, but just four points seperate themselves and the Championship.

Everton continue to fight under Brian Sorensen, and a toothless Leicester City side have finally shown some bite after Amandine Miquel's side locked horns with Chelsea on matchday 10.

Eagles hoping for squad boost as Foxes continue to fight

Leicester City v Chelsea - Barclays Women's Super League / Marc Atkins/GettyImages

Unlike the title race, the WSL relegation fight is far harder to predict. Whilst it would be simply to say Crystal Palace are destined for a yo-yo back down to the Championship, that would be a bit too naive to call.

Laura Kaminski has showed her managerial strength even when the Eagles have struggled. Despite losing to both Chelsea and Manchester City by wide margins, both fixtures included chunks of the game where Palace were on top of the momentum. This young Palace side refuse to back down from a fight, and with the right roll of the dice in the January transfer market, their WSL hopes are far from over.

The Eagles head coach recently packed on the praise for Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish, telling The Guardian “The support from the board, I can’t speak highly enough. I can pick up the phone to Steve [Parish] whenever I like and there aren’t many managers who can say that."

Kaminski will be hoping that this support translates into investment during the winter transfer window, as the side will need an injection of experience if they are to stay afloat. Palace will also be eager to welcome back star striker Elise Hughes, who is in the latter stages of her ACL recovery.

Unless they are hit with another wave of terrible injury luck, Everton have done enough to prove why they will remain in the top-flight at the end of the season. Brian Sorensen continues to fly under the radar, having his strong managerial skills overlooked despite a set of strong performances.

The Toffees took a point from Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, before claiming victory over both Liverpool and Manchester City in the lead up to Christmas. The completion of their ownership transfer has already seen Everton make transfer ground, signing French striker Kelly Gago from FC Nantes on an undisclosed fee.

As for West Ham United, the club made great use of the winter window last season when they welcomed captain Katrina Gorry to the club. With the transfer season closeby, Rehanne Skinner's side should be looking to get in on the action. Forward talent Viviane Asseyi has done enough to get the Irons over the line multiple times, and the side will be heavily reliant on her if they are to stay up this season.

Leicester City may be the outliers, as Amandine Miquel's first season in charge of the Foxes continues to show dire signs. The French manager has many strengths in the dugout, but all have been cancelled out by the horrendous injury luck that has ruled out nearly all of Leicester's forward power.

It will simply be another case of whether the Foxes can utilise the transfer window if they are to become competitive in the new year.

Prediction: Leicester City