Entering its 15th season, the Women's League Cup is the first piece of domestic silverware available each year in the women's professional calendar. The current holders are Chelsea, who beat Manchester City 2-1 at Pride Park back in March. This season, 21 teams enter the competition at the group stage, with the teams split into five groups. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United will enter the competition at the quarter-final stage due to their involvement in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Palace Women are in Group D and will face London City Lionesses, Ipswich Town, and Leicester City during the group stage.