Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Walton Hall Park
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 Everton face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Match ends, Everton Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 3.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Second Half ends, Everton Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 3.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Charlize Rule replaces Fran Kirby.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Everton Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 3. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rachel McLauchlan with a through ball.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Nikita Parris is caught offside.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Dejana Stefanovic replaces Maisie Symonds.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Sara Holmgaard (Everton Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Rachel McLauchlan (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
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