The Women's Super League has been secured by the victory over Bristol City by Liverpool.
In front of a record crowd of 5,752, they secured top spot with two games to spare.
The side was demoted to the second tier in 2020.
The Reds needed only a draw to win the title, but ran out 4-2 winners to go 14 points clear.
A minute later, Aggie Beever-Jones tied the game.
The Reds went into the half-time break with a 3-1 lead.
The title was sealed with a fourth goal 11 minutes from time, after Abi Harrison pulled one back with 20 minutes to go.
On the opening day of the season, London City Lionesses defeatedLiverpool.
After six years away, Beard returned to the club in May of last year.