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.
Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.
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 the live action below as Crystal Palace face Manchester United today in the WSL:
Crystal Palace Women FC 0 - 1 Manchester United WFC
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:55Match ends, Crystal Palace Women 0, Manchester United Women 1.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:55Second Half ends, Crystal Palace Women 0, Manchester United Women 1.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:55Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:50Attempt missed. Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:50Substitution, Manchester United Women. Hayley Ladd replaces Hinata Miyazawa.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:47Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:47Molly-Mae Sharpe (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:45Millie Turner (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:44Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:43Foul by Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women).
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:40Foul by Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women).
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:38Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Ashleigh Weerden is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:38Attempt blocked. Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:37Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:37Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:35Substitution, Manchester United Women. Anna Sandberg replaces Gabrielle George.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:39Attempt saved. Ashleigh Weerden (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Lexi Potter.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:33Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Abbie Larkin replaces Annabel Blanchard.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:33Attempt blocked. Molly-Mae Sharpe (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Annabel Blanchard.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:28Attempt missed. Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:26Attempt blocked. My Cato (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:22Substitution, Manchester United Women. Celin Bizet Ildhusøy replaces Geyse.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:15Attempt saved. Geyse (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:15Lily Woodham (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:11Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Lily Woodham.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:11Attempt missed. Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:10Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Lily Woodham is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:08Foul by Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women).
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:08Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:07Second Half begins Crystal Palace Women 0, Manchester United Women 1.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
15:07Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Molly-Mae Sharpe replaces Indiah-Paige Riley.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:52First Half ends, Crystal Palace Women 0, Manchester United Women 1.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:51Goal! Crystal Palace Women 0, Manchester United Women 1. Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Geyse.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:49Attempt missed. Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:46Attempt missed. Millie Turner (Manchester United Women) header from a difficult angle on the left following a corner.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:46Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:46Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Katrine Veje.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:46Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:44Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Ashleigh Weerden replaces Katie Stengel because of an injury.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:44Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:40Delay in match because of an injury Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women).
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:38Attempt missed. Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Annabel Blanchard with a cross.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:37Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Leah Galton.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:37Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:35Delay in match because of an injury Shae Yañez (Crystal Palace Women).
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:27Attempt missed. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:25Attempt missed. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:23Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:19Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:20Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) hits the right post with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Jayde Riviere.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:18Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Aimee Everett.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:16Attempt saved. Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:16Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:13Attempt missed. Gabrielle George (Manchester United Women) header from very close range.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:13Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Shae Yañez.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:13Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Aimee Everett.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:10Attempt missed. Gabrielle George (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Hinata Miyazawa following a set piece situation.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:09Grace Clinton (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:07Offside, Manchester United Women. Gabrielle George is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:05Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Hayley Nolan.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:07Attempt blocked. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Grace Clinton.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
14:01First Half begins.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
13:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
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