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.

That was until teen sensation and lifelong Everton fan Issy Hobson announced herself on the WSL stage with a looping header five minutes into injury time to send the Blues faithful into raptures and secure the Toffees a well-deserved share of the spoils.

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.