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
First Half ends, Everton Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Everton Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nikita Parris.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Caitlin Hayes (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers with a cross.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Courtney Brosnan.
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