2016 FA WSL 2
The 2016 FA WSL 2 was the third edition of the FA WSL 2 since it was formed in 2014. The WSL 2 included one team promoted from the FA Women's Premier League for the first time.
Sheffield became the first team to be promoted to the WSL 2 from the FA Women's Premier League.
Yeovil Town and Bristol City were both promoted to the WSL 1 at the end of the season. Yeovil Town won the WSL 2 on goal difference after defeating Sheffield 3-0 on the final day.
Teams
Bristol Academy was renamed Bristol City before the season.| Team | Location | Ground | Capacity | 2015 season |
| Aston Villa | Sutton Coldfield | Central Ground, Coles Lane | 2,000 | 5th |
| Bristol City | Filton | Stoke Gifford Stadium | 1,500 | 8th, WSL 1 |
| Durham | Durham | New Ferens Park | 3,000 | 7th |
| Everton | Widnes | Halton Stadium | 13,350 | 3rd |
| London Bees | Canons Park | The Hive Stadium | 5,176 | 8th |
| Millwall Lionesses | London | The Den | 20,146 | 9th |
| Oxford United | Abingdon | Northcourt Road | 2,000 | 6th |
| Sheffield | Dronfield | Coach and Horses | 2,000 | 1st, WPL |
| Watford | Berkhamsted | Broadwater | 2,000 | 10th |
| Yeovil Town | Yeovil | Huish Park | 9,565 | 4th |
Table
Results
- The match Millwall Lionesses vs Oxford United was initially postponed because Millwall's stadium, The Den, was being used for a men's game. The FA WSL Management Committee then decided to award the match to Oxford United.
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals |
| 1 |  |