Follow live coverage as Crystal Palace face Brentford 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.

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.

Brentford marked Thomas Frank's 300th game in charge with a gritty 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade were on target for the Bees during a frantic second half at Selhurst Park. Substitute Romain Esse pulled a goal back for the hosts late on.