The FA WSL Development Divisions’ fixtures have been released, with the new campaign getting underway on Sunday 24th September.
Liverpool begin their defence of the Northern title with a visit to Sunderland and it’s second versus third from last term’s final table as Birmingham City clash with Manchester City.
Doncaster Rovers Belles welcome Aston Villa for their opener and Everton entertain Sheffield FC.
Durham are the side to miss out on an opening day fixture in the Northern and they start at Aston Villa the following Sunday.
Chelsea took the Southern title last season after winning 16 of their 18 games and they begin away at Watford, while runners-up Arsenal have a home game with Yeovil Town first up.
Newcomers Spurs make their debut by welcoming Reading, London Bees face Bristol City and Millwall Lionesses have a morning kick-off against Brighton.
Oxford are the Southern side that have to wait an extra week for a league fixture, being due a visit from Millwall on 1st September.
Fixtures for Sunday 24th September 2017 (2pm ko)
NORTHERN DIVISION
Birmingham City Res v Manchester City Res (Coleshill Town FC)
Doncaster Rovers Belles Res v Aston Villa Res (Balby Academy of Sport)
Everton Res v Sheffield FC Res (St John Bosco Arts College)
Sunderland AFC Res v Liverpool Res (Hetton Centre)
SOUTHERN DIVISION
Millwall Lionesses Res v Brighton & Hove Albion Res (St Paul’s Sports Ground, 11am)
Arsenal Res v Yeovil Town Res (Herts University)
London Bees Res v Bristol City Res (The Hive)
Tottenham Hotspur Res v Reading Res (venue TBC)
Watford Res v Chelsea Res (Bushey Sports Club)
Click here for the full fixture list.
Pictured – Liverpool’s championship winning team. (Paul Cole/ladies.liverpoolfc.com)