The season opener is finally here for the Liverpool FC Women as they take on Leicester City in the first competitive match at the Reds new home, St. Helens Stadium. Matt Beard is still missing Teagan Micah and Grace Fisk through injury,

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.