Shaun Goater's side continued to control the possession and seemed destined to see the match out, but they were stunned at the death when substitute Veatriki Sarri bagged a late equaliser for Everton to see the points shared.

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.

Manchester City face a blockbuster Champions League play-off tie against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich after scraping through the new league phase with a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge.