A hugely successful inaugural season saw Manchester United Women top the Championship and earn promotion to the Women's Super League.

Their squad consists of a strong core of English and Scottish players and coach Casey Stoney will be hoping her home-grown talent can succeed again in this higher league.

Home Ground: Leigh Sports Village

LAST SEASON

Position: Promoted after winning 2018/19 Championship

Played: 20

Won: 18

Lost: 1

Drew: 1

Points: 55

MANAGER

Head Coach: Casey Stoney (England)

Players in

Mary Earps (goalkeeper, Wolfsburg), Lotta Okvist (defender, Hammarby), Abbie McManus (defender, Manchester City), Jackie Groenen (midfielder, Frankfurt), Hayley Ladd (midfielder, Birmingham City), Jane Ross (striker, West Ham)

Players out 

Naomi Hartley (defender, Sheffield United), Alex Greenwood (defender, Lyon) Lucy Roberts (defender, South Florida Bulls), Charlie Devlin (midfielder, Charlton), Ebony Salmon (striker, Bristol City)

SQUAD

Goalkeepers

1  Siobhan Chamberlain - England

13  Emily Ramsey - England

22  Fran Bentley - England

Defenders

2  Martha Harris - England

4  Amy Turner - England

20  Kirsty Smith - Scotland

21  Millie Turner - England

Midfielders

6  Aimee Palmer - England

8  Mollie Green - England

10  Katie Zelem (Captain) - England

16  Lauren James - England

Forwards

7  Ella Toone - England

9  Jess Sigsworth - England

11  Leah Galton - England

17  Lizzie Arnot - Scotland

18  Kirsty Hanson - Scotland

First Game 

Manchester City,  September 7, 3pm at The Etihad Stadium