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.

Pep Guardiola’s side head to St James’ Park for Saturday’s early kick-off. Join Rob Smyth.   14:15 88 min “It’s not you,” says Ian Copestake. “It’s me. I can’t hang around here waiting for the inevitable City winner having expressed joy at seeing the score followed by despair at how long remains.

Manchester City Women open their home campaign in the WSL as they welcome Brighton to the Joie Stadium. The Blues got their campaign off to a good start last weekend as they drew 2-2 with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium and will be looking for their first win of the season against the Seagulls.