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.

It's been an entertaining couple of minutes for Olivia Smith and she now has a yellow card for her troubles. After nibbling at the feet of Poppy Pattinson, the two have a minor coming together and Smith picks up a card for a shove. This is absolutely brilliant from Olivia Smith.

Liverpool Women and Brighton & Hove Albion Women will compete in the first Women's Super League game of 2025 when they face off at St Helens Stadium on Friday. The Reds are sitting in eighth place in the WSL table, while the visitors are eight points better off in fifth position.

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,

After stealing a point against Manchester City midweek, Brentford set their sights on Liverpool. Can the Bees pile on to the Reds' recent frustrations?