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.

Chelsea completed the first step in their quest for an historic quadruple by winning the Women's League Cup with a 2-1 victory over Manchester City. Mayra Ramirez's early opener and Yui Hasegawa's own goal at Pride Park gave Sonia Bompastor her first trophy in charge of Chelsea,

Crystal Palace team news: Not unexpectedly, Palace have struggled all season after earning promotion from the second division, and they sit dead last in the Women’s Super League table with just six points from 15 games. They have recently appointed Leif Smerud as their new head coach, to try to change their fortunes.

Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the Women’s Cup final to kick off a run of four clashes between the teams in just 12 days. The first silverware of the season is up for grabs at Pride Park in Derby as Chelsea look to get over the line after three consecutive defeats in the Women’s League final and City aim to win their first trophy since last winning this competition three years ago.

CHELSEA COMPLETED the first step in their quest for a historic quadruple by winning the Women’s League Cup with a 2-1 victory over Manchester City. Mayra Ramirez’s early opener and Yui Hasegawa’s own goal at Pride Park gave Sonia Bompastor her first trophy in charge of Chelsea,

The Colombia international was involved in both goals as the champions of England won this competition for the first time in four years