Women's Super League result, final score and reaction - Follow all the action from Leigh Sports Village Stadium

Iliman Ndiaye's first-half penalty proves decisive as Everton ease their relegation fears with a hard-fought victory at Brighton.

The Albion have gone back to winning ways and welcome Everton the Amex with memories of the reverse fixture starting brightly under Fabian Hurzeler

Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Everton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Brighton broke a barren run of their own against Ipswich Town in their last match, with a 2-0 victory their first in nine Premier League games, stretching back to late November. The Seagulls beat United 2-1 with an injury-time winner at the start of the season, and will be keen to complete a league double over the Red Devils.

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.