Kiko Seike scored a hat-trick on her Women’s Super League debut as Brighton boss Dario Vidosic began his reign with a 4-0 victory at home to Everton.
Seike opened the scoring for the Seagulls with a long-range lob over Toffees goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan on the half-hour mark.
Japan international Seike, signed from Urawa Reds this summer, was then on hand at the back post to head home Poppy Pattinson’s cross after 56 minutes.
Fellow new signing Fran Kirby converted a 68th-minute penalty after Sara Holmgaard’s handball and Seike completed her treble seven minutes later with a superb effort into the top corner.
Grace Clinton is congratulated after scoring Manchester United’s third goal against West Ham
Manchester United also made a winning start to their WSL campaign as Marc Skinner’s side defeated West Ham 3-0 in a dominant display at Old Trafford.
Geyse put United in front in the 28th minute before hitting the bar with an overhead kick and Leah Galton doubled the lead just prior to the break.
Geyse fires Manchester United in front against West Ham
England midfielder Grace Clinton – the PFA Young Player of the Year making her United debut after returning from her loan at Tottenham – then headed a third early in the second half.
