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 have lacked an out-and-out goalscorer in recent seasons. She can be the difference for Brighton this season if she can keep it going. Brighton are just two points shy of their total from the whole of last season as they currently occupy fifth spot. All eyes are on a top four finish.

The reverse fixture saw Brighton & Hove Albion eke a 2-1 win over Manchester United, with Joao Pedro scoring an injury-time winner. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.