TONI DUGGAN is set to become the first English player in the WSL to take maternity leave following the introduction of new rules this season.
Top-tier and Women’s Championship players will receive full salaries for the first 14 weeks of maternity leave.
This is according to new legislation agreed on by the FA and Professional Football Association earlier this year.
After the 14-week period, maternity leave pay for players will then be followed by statutory wages after this period.
In a BBC Sport interview Duggan, who is currently four months pregnant, revealed she had to inform her club coach of her baby news before telling her parents.