FA Tesco Premier League champions Arsenal will begin the defence of their crown at home to Leeds on 19 August after the fixtures were released.

Vic Akers' side, with nine league titles since 1993, are the dominant force in women's football in this country and few would bet against the Gunners' tally rising into double figures this year.

Everton are likely to provide the stiffest resistance and they begin with a trip to Chelsea, who performed admirably in their return to the Premier League.

Newly promoted Watford will begin life in the top league when they host Birmingham City, while Liverpool's return to the Premier League is at Doncaster.

In the Northern Division, relegated Sunderland start at home to Manchester City while Rotherham travel to Stockport. Sheffield Wednesday celebrate their return at Aston Villa.

The newcomers in the Southern Division will be on the road for their opening games. Colchester travel to Crystal Palace, whilst Newquay make the long trip from Cornwall to face Millwall.

To see this season's fixtures, click here.