[1] Ahead of the season the top two tiers unveiled a new visual identity, dropping "The FA" from the league names as part of the long term strategy for the leagues to be under new ownership in the future.
[3] On 2 April 2023, Coventry United were mathematically confirmed as relegated from the Championship after four seasons in the second division.
[6] They were replaced by Birmingham City who finished bottom of the FA WSL in the 2021–22 season and were relegated after 20 years in the top flight.
[7] Watford were relegated to the FA Women's National League after just one season in the Championship.
[8] They were replaced by Southern Premier Division winners Southampton who beat Northern Premier Division winners Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 2021–22 FA Women's National League playoff to earn promotion.