The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.
Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.
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.
Follow the live action below as Brighton & Hove Albion face Everton today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion WFC 1 - 0 Everton WFC
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
13:02
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, Everton Women 0. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:59
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Courtney Brosnan.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:59
Attempt saved. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:58
Bruna Vilamala (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:55
Attempt missed. Katja Snoeijs (Everton Women) header from the centre of the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:50
Attempt saved. Aurora Galli (Everton Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:58
Attempt blocked. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kiko Seike.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:46
Attempt blocked. Veatriki Sarri (Everton Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Inma Gabarro.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:45
Attempt missed. Pauline Bremer (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kiko Seike with a cross.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:44
Corner, Everton Women. Conceded by Marisa Olislagers.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:44
Attempt blocked. Veatriki Sarri (Everton Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aurora Galli.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:44
Corner, Everton Women. Conceded by Guro Bergsvand.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:37
Attempt missed. Guro Bergsvand (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Vicky Losada with a cross following a corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:37
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Veatriki Sarri.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:37
Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:37
Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:36
Foul by Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:33
Hand ball by Katja Snoeijs (Everton Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:32
First Half begins.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
12:00
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
10:30
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