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.

Brighton are going to find it harder against Ipswich - they drew with them at Amex Stadium in September - but they showed how good they can be against Arsenal last week, and their form is going to turn again soon.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler will experience his first taste of FA Cup football as the south coast club meet Norwich City at Carrow Road in the third round

Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

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.

Brighton head to East Anglia for the second time in six days to take on Ipswich Town this evening.Fresh from comfortable cup progress at Norwich City last weekend, Brighton face Ipswich at Portman

Here's how to watch the Premier League match on TV and live stream in the UK as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.