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.

Liverpool was linked with a move for Riccardo Calafiori before he joined Arsenal this summer. The defender scored his first goal for the Gunners in the showdown with Manchester City.