Liverpool pulled off an impressive victory over Northwest rivals Manchester United at Anfield. After a deadlock lasted nearly all of the opening interval, Liverpool stunned their visitors with two goals in the dying minutes of the half through Olivia Smith and Fuka Nagano respectively.

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.

That was until teen sensation and lifelong Everton fan Issy Hobson announced herself on the WSL stage with a looping header five minutes into injury time to send the Blues faithful into raptures and secure the Toffees a well-deserved share of the spoils.

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.