Kiko Seike scores a hat-trick on her Women's Super League debut as Brighton thrash Everton in their opening game of the campaign.

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.

Vivianne Miedema returns to north London with new club Manchester City to face former side Arsenal. WSL debutants Crystal Palace travel across the capital to face Tottenham. And last season’s fourth-place finishers Liverpool face Leicester City.

Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Ipswich Town today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Chelsea at last gain some territory when Reiten is pulled down. 80 min: Some touchline histrionics from Robert de Pauw. His team have been pretty impressive and well organised. 78 min: Reiten goes in to come back out again but Chelsea fail to get the ball into the centre.

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,