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Everton v Aston Villa (17: 30 GMT) New signings Martina Fernandez and Hayley Ladd make Everton debuts Villa still searching for permanent manager - Shaun Goater takes interim charge Both teams won last WSL game before winter break Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Adam Millington The Women's Super League returned last night with Liverpool beating Brighton as the league resumed after its winter break. Some WSL sides returned to action last weekend in the FA Cup, but a ball was last kicked in the top division on 15 December before the league paused for its annual winter break. There's one game tonight, plus four more tomorrow. BBC sport picks out five things to look out for now the break is over. The Women's Super League returned last night, with Liverpool securing a 2-1 win over Brighton. It took a late own goal from Brighton's Jorelyn Carabali to hand the Reds a much-deserved victory. Read more: Carabali own goal gives Liverpool late win over Brighton This video can not be played Liverpool beat Brighton as WSL returns Everton v Aston Villa (17: 30 GMT) Everton have been busy in the transfer window so far, bringing in more players than any other side. They signed midfielder Hayley Ladd for an undisclosed fee from Manchester United, plus team mate Emma Watson on loan. They've had two other big loan deals, signing Barcelona defender Martina Fernandez and Chelsea forward Louana Ribadeira. Meanwhile, Aston Villa's only action has been goalkeeper Anna Leat departing by mutual consent to be closer to her family in New Zealand. Everton v Aston Villa (17: 30 GMT) Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Walton Hall Park Brian Sorensen has wasted no time in introducing some of his new players from the start for Everton today. Loan signing Martina Fernandez and permanent signing Hayley Ladd both come in, while Kelly Gago, Emma Watson and Louna Ribadeira are on the bench. Karen Holmgaard, who Sorensen said could be in contention for a return, has not made it into the squad. Everton XI: Brosnan, Fernandez, Hayashi, Wheeler, Vanhaevermaet, T Payne, Ladd, Hope, H Payne, Finnigan, Snoeijs. Subs: Ramsey, Bissell, Lawley, Ribadeira, Watson, Sarri, Gago, Thomas, Olesen. There's a return to former club Everton for Aston Villa defender Dan Turner. Interim boss Shaun Goater is also boosted by the return of Katie Robinson on the bench as she has recovered from injury. Kenza Dali, who was 50-50 to make it, is not in the squad, while Maz Pacheco is on the bench having trained the last few days. Aston Villa XI: D'Angelo, Maritz, Patten, Turner, Tomas, Nobbs, Baijings, Leon, Daly, Salmon, Nunes. Subs: Poor, Mayling, Pacheco, Parker, Taylor, Hanson, Robinson, Grant. Everton v Aston Villa (17: 30 GMT) Good evening! The Women's Super League is back. It is time for the second game of the weekend, with Aston Villa travelling to Everton. Both are still firmly in the mix at the bottom end of the table. Will either get 2025 off to a positive start tonight? We'll be here to bring you live updates throughout the game - let's begin by taking a look at the team news Match report to appear here. Last Updated 18th January 2025 at 01: 26 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Brian Sørensen Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Shaun Goater Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Brian Sørensen Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Shaun Goater Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Women's Super League All competitions All competitions All competitions © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.