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
Karen Holmgaard (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Marit Auée (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Everton Women. Conceded by Caitlin Hayes.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Justine Vanhaevermaet (Everton Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Sara Holmgaard with a cross.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Everton Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Katja Snoeijs (Everton Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Toni Payne with a cross.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Everton Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kiko Seike with a cross.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Clare Wheeler (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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