It was not pretty, but United got the job done, qualifying for the Champions League for the second time in their seven-year existence

Just as she had done in the reverse fixture in November at Goodison Park, Snoeijs broke the deadlock when she fired past Rachael Laws. Holmgaard then asserted control of the tie when she stole in at the back post to double the Toffees' advantage with 20 minutes left on the clock.

The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.