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.

Southampton begin life as a relegated team with a visit from Champions League-weary and -chasing Aston Villa at St. Mary's on Saturday.

PSG will host Aston Villa on Wednesday for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, while the side coached by Luis Enrique come from an exciting weekend since the French giants won the French Ligue1 for the 13th time in their history,