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 Crystal Palace face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Crystal Palace Women FC 0 - 1 Brighton & Hove Albion WFC
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:50
First Half ends, Crystal Palace Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:50
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:47
Foul by Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:46
Attempt missed. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the right following a corner.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:46
Attempt blocked. Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers with a cross.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:44
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Shae Yañez.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:44
Attempt saved. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Pauline Bremer.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:43
Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Nikita Parris is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:41
Pauline Bremer (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:43
Foul by Josie Green (Crystal Palace Women).
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:41
Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:41
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Maisie Symonds replaces Jelena Cankovic because of an injury.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:41
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:40
Delay in match because of an injury Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:40
Attempt missed. Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:38
Goal! Crystal Palace Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Bruna Vilamala (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fran Kirby.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:34
Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Pauline Bremer is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:29
Foul by Maria Thórisdóttir (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:27
Attempt missed. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:26
Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Maria Thórisdóttir.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:26
Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Guro Bergsvand.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:26
Attempt blocked. Annabel Blanchard (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:21
Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Annabel Blanchard is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:19
Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Annabel Blanchard is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:18
Josie Green (Crystal Palace Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:18
Pauline Bremer (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:13
Foul by Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:10
Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Vicky Losada.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:10
Attempt blocked. Felicity Gibbons (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:08
Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Katie Stengel is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:02
First Half begins.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
13:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
12:00
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