Toone has scored five goals in three games since returning from injury at the start of this year, including the opener as United beat Brighton at Leigh Sports Village to move second in the Women's Super League. She had been ruled out with a thigh problem in November, that kept her out for the end of 2024.

The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.

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

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

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.

The build-up to this weekend's game in the Amex Stadium at Brighton starts with the press confernece given by David Moyes at 1:30 pm GMT on Friday. There are no responses so far to this article. Be the first to offer a comment using the form below.

Iliman Ndiaye scored a first half penalty as Everton secured only their second Premier League away win since December 2023 with a 1-0 victory at Brighton and Hove Albion to move seven points clear of the relegation zone.

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.