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 live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Brighton vs Nottingham Forest is a mouthwatering FA Cup quarterfinal for many reasons but one of the main motivations is revenge for the Seagulls after their 7-0 defeat at Forest last month. Also, making an FA Cup semifinal would be pretty cool.