The whistle blows! We win our first game back in the WSL!

Bethany England blocks a shot on the line!

Eight minutes of time are to be added on - come on Palace!

Lexi Lloyd-Smith is replaced by Ashleigh Weerden. The whole stadium is on it's feet to applaud her off.

Great pressing from the front sees Abbie Larkin win the ball high up, and the Ireland international rattles the bar with a fierce effort.

Our two ex-Spurs players combine as England sets Bartrip through, but she can't beat Brosnan to the ball.

Palace have a precious 1-0 lead to hang on to..

The Eagles are ahead thanks to a debut goal from Lexi Lloyd-Smith.

It's the number seven! Lloyd-Smith puts us in front with a lovely poked finish!

Shannon O'Brien spots the 'keeper off her line, but Courtney Brosnan recovers well.

Palace: Peyraud-Magnin (GK), Napier, Everett, Lloyd-Smith, England, Blanchard, Goldie, Hopcroft, Tsunoda, O'Brien, Bartrip

It’s matchday! Crystal Palace Women return to the WSL for the first time in two years as we host Everton in South London..