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.

Toone has scored five goals in three games since returning from injury at the start of this year, including the opener as United beat Brighton at Leigh Sports Village to move second in the Women's Super League. She had been ruled out with a thigh problem in November, that kept her out for the end of 2024.

Match report and highlights as Man Utd continued their positive start to the new year with a dominant victory over Brighton; Ella Toone scored her fourth goal of the WSL campaign to lift her side into second;

Manchester United Women boss Marc Skinner credited his team’s aggressive pressing as the main reason behind their incredible 3-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday at Leigh Sports

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.