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.
Bristol Academy was renamed Bristol City before the season.
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