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John Brewin, Rob Smyth and Barry Glendenning have all the buildup to Saturday’s football action. They’ll spin through the headlines from overnight as well as previewing England’s World Cup qualifier in Birmingham and full programmes in Leagues One and Two, with team news and breaking stories. As the Women’s Super League gets under way, our correspondent Suzanne Wrack will answer readers’ queries in a Q&A from 11am. Send your thoughts and questions to matchday.live@theguardian.com
Rob Smyth helms our live blog for the day’s WSL clash. Newly promoted London City, funded by wealthy American owner Michele Kang and the first fully independent side to play in the WSL, are determined to make an impact in the top flight, signalling their intent with Friday’s world-record signing of the France international Grace Geyoro from Paris St-Germain for £1.43m. The 28-year-old is the Lionesses’ 16th permanent signing of a busy summer. Other recruits include the England forward Nikita Parris, Netherlands midfielder Daniëlle van de Donk and Italy defender Elena Linari. Suzanne Wrack reports from the Emirates Stadium as they take on the Champions League winners.
