Liverpool edge Brighton 2-1, courtesy of a late own goal from Jorelyn Carabali, at St Helens Stadium as the Women's Super League returned from the winter break on Friday.

If Liverpool proved anything last season, it was that they can never be written off and they are always willing to fight. It has been a tough start to the campaign for them - they have lacked consistency, struggled with injuries and results have been underwhelming.

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.

The winter break came at a good time for Liverpool - key players are returning and they are now looking up, not over their shoulders

Report and match highlights as Jorelyn Carabali steers the ball into her own net to hand Liverpool their first home Womens Super League win of the season; Olivia Smiths opener was cancelled out by Nik

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Brighton want Enciso to sign a new contract first — his current deal expires in June 2026 — but Enciso is reluctant to commit. He was recalled to the starting line-up by Hurzeler in December, following a change of mindset in training.

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.

Brighton boss Dario Vidosic said the club believe finishing in the Women's Super League's top four is a realistic target.

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidošić says that this weekend’s opponents Liverpool will give his side a real test, especially given the fact that the Merseysiders have strengthened in

Replacing 33-year-old Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool captain is a problem the club will have to address in the coming years. Danny Murphy has suggested a surprise name that carries some merit.

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.