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.

On Friday, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur meet in Super League action. City was narrowly eliminated from last term’s FA Cup at the hands of the Spurs in the previous meeting between the sides.

After suffering their first loss in Europa League play, Tottenham will have a chance to bounce back facing Ipswich Town at home. The Tractor Boys have yet to pick up a win during this Premier League season and find themselves sitting in the relegation zone,