Jorelyn Carabali's own goal gifted Liverpool a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Women's Super League to kick off the new year.

The Women's Super League returned with the first game of 2025 as Liverpool beat Brighton 2-1 on Friday. The star names eventually delivered the goods at St. Helens Stadium during a cagey, low-scoring affair.

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 Women and Brighton & Hove Albion Women will compete in the first Women's Super League game of 2025 when they face off at St Helens Stadium on Friday. The Reds are sitting in eighth place in the WSL table, while the visitors are eight points better off in fifth position.

After stealing a point against Manchester City midweek, Brentford set their sights on Liverpool. Can the Bees pile on to the Reds' recent frustrations?