At the sixth time of asking, Everton finally recorded their first WSL victory with a 1-0 in the televised game at Doncaster on Thursday night.

Toni Duggan’s first half strike was enough for Mo Marley’s side to claim a deserved victory at the Keepmoat, and the Toffees will now be looking to close the gap on the likes of Arsenal and Birmingham when the season resumes in July.

As for the top two, both dropped points on Thursday. In the top versus bottom clash at Stratford, lowly Liverpool frustrated Birmingham in a goalless draw, and it was the visitors that came closest to snatching all three points.

Nicky Twohig’s missed penalty – Liverpool’s second spot kick failure in two away games – and Ruesha Littlejohn’s late effort which struck the bar meant that the leaders’ unbeaten record stayed in tact – just.

Arsenal were unable to close the gap though, as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bristol Academy in a dress rehearsal of next weekend’s F.A Cup final.

In front of over 1100 people at the Stoke Gifford stadium, ex-Gunner and current Academy captain Corinne Yorston scored in injury time to ensure the points would be shared.

In the night’s other game, Chelsea ended their impressive first half of the campaign on a winning note as they defeated Lincoln by a single goal.

Danni Buet’s second half free kick was enough to frustrate the hosts, who had the better of the game but were unable to turn their possession into goals – a problem which has dogged them through the entire season so far.

As the WSL breaks for two months, attention will first turn to next week’s F.A Women’s Cup Final at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena, then to the England team.

Hope Powell’s side have a friendly against Sweden next week as preparations for this summer’s World Cup begin.