Women's Super League prepares for eagerly awaited kick-off as Arsenal host Brighton & Hove Albion in curtain raiser

With the Lionesses' European success still fresh in the mind, the Women's Super League season makes it eagerly awaited return when Arsenal welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Borehamwood on Friday evening. It promises to be a season of record-breaking attendances and forging new ground to pave the way for the next generation of stars.

The opening round of fixtures were postponed after the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, but the WSL returns hoping to build on this summer's momentum. Ad England captain Leah Williamson will lead her Arsenal side out against Brighton in the season opener.

The Gunners were league champions back in 2019 and are beginning their second season under the leadership of Swedish coach Jonas Eidevall. Barclays WSLLionesses Euro 2022 star Bright signs new three-year deal with WSL champions Chelsea11/08/2022 AT 09:47 Who are the title contenders this season? Which key players are looking to make an impression? How to follow the action as it unfolds? We've got the answers to some burning questions ahead of the big kick-off.

What is the fixture list for opening weekend? As well as Arsenal kicking off their campaign on home turf, Manchester United are on home soil when they welcome Reading to Leigh Sports Village on Saturday lunchtime, with kick-off scheduled for midday. On Sunday, West Ham United host Everton with both sides having appointed new managers in Paul Konchesky and Brian Sorensen.

Manchester City travel to Aston Villa, Tottenham go to Leicester and reigning champions Chelsea visit newly promoted Liverpool, who earned promotion from the Women's Championship last season. Who are the title contenders? Chelsea are searching for their fourth consecutive WSL title and have won six of the