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.

Marc Skinner’s new look side kicked off their campaign with a dominant win. Emillia Hawkins was watching.   14:31 Elsewhere, Brighton have just cruised to a 4-0 win over Everton at the Broadfield Stadium.