Saints confirmed that former Brighton and Hove Albion Under 23s manager, Simon Rusk will step up from his role as Southampton’s under-21s boss on an interim basis as they select a permanent replacement. Rusk was highly regarded at Brighton and helped develop talents such as Ben White, Steven Alzate and Solly March.

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.