Manchester City kept their perfect Women's Super League start despite a Brighton comeback, while Chelsea stayed two points back with a 6-2 demolition of Tottenham led by Lauren James and Ellie Carpenter braces. London City Lionesses, Manchester United, Aston Villa and West Ham also won.
Khadija Shaw scored twice as Manchester City beat Brighton 3-2 in the Women’s Super League, surviving a first-half comeback to preserve their perfect start and two-point lead over Chelsea. Chelsea and Manchester United also won, while London City Lionesses continued their strong opening run.
Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward has named Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft in the squad for the Women's World Cup play-off against Kazakhstan, with Heather Payne returning and several key players missing through suspension and injury.
Alexia Putellas scored her first goal in English football as London City Lionesses beat Brighton & Hove Albion Women 2-0 at Hayes Lane. Lucia Corrales added a late second as London City moved second in the Barclays Women's Super League, while Brighton remain winless.