Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Manchester United conceded their first goal of the season on Saturday, with a familiar face pulling one back for hosts Brighton & Hove Albion to secure a 1-1 draw in the Women’s Super League. Nikita Parris,