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.