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LIVE – Updated at 14:49
Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Women’s Super League today.
Last season it was Chelsea who again took the WSL title, just edging out Manchester United, while Arsenal and Manchester City are expected to be contenders in 2023/24 too.
Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued progression this year too.
On the back of the Lionesses’ magnificent runs at Euro 2022 and the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the women’s game continues to go from strength to strength with increasing crowds and exciting new signings from overseas.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Liverpool WFC 2 – 0 Brighton & Hove Albion WFC
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:49
First Half ends, Liverpool Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:49
Fuka Nagano (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:48
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Emma Koivisto.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:48
Attempt saved. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:46
Foul by Jenna Clark (Liverpool Women).
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:45
Goal! Liverpool Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0. Shanice van de Sanden (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sophie Haug.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:41
Attempt missed. Grace Fisk (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger with a cross following a corner.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:38
Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Emma Kullberg.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:38
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:38
Delay in match because of an injury Ceri Holland (Liverpool Women).
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:34
Attempt saved. Sophie Haug (Liverpool Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Emma Koivisto with a cross.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:32
Attempt saved. Sophie Haug (Liverpool Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jenna Clark.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:29
Goal! Liverpool Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0. Gemma Bonner (Liverpool Women) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger with a cross following a corner.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:28
Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:28
Attempt blocked. Shanice van de Sanden (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Ceri Holland with a cross.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:24
Attempt saved. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Katie Robinson with a cross.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:22
Attempt blocked. Guro Bergsvand (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:20
Foul by Katie Robinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:17
Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Emma Kullberg tries a through ball, but Elisabeth Terland is caught offside.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:15
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Jenna Clark.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:18
Attempt blocked. Elisabeth Terland (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maisie Symonds with a cross.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:13
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Jenna Clark.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:11
Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:11
Shanice van de Sanden (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:09
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Teagan Micah.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:08
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Gemma Bonner.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:07
Attempt missed. Charlize Rule (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:05
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Teagan Micah.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:05
Attempt saved. Pauline Bremer (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Elisabeth Terland.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:05
Attempt missed. Sophie Haug (Liverpool Women) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger with a cross following a corner.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:03
Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Emma Kullberg.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:03
Attempt blocked. Emma Koivisto (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:01
First Half begins.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
13:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
13:00
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