WSL: Birmingham City Women edge to 1-0 win over Everton Ladies

Wellings, 20, scored for Birmingham in the Women's FA Cup final in 2017

Charlie Wellings scored after just 42 seconds as Birmingham City Women opened the new Women's Super League season with a 1-0 win over Everton Ladies.

Wellings latched on to Ellen White's pass before bursting towards the box and firing past keeper Kirstie Levell.

Hayley Ladd and White had chances to double the lead with close-range attempts before the break.

Paige Williams then went close midway through the second half when she struck the crossbar from 25 yards.

Goalkeeper Becky Flaherty was on the bench for Everton having completed a move from Liverpool Women earlier in the day.