Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Emirates Stadium
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.
Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.
Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.
Follow the live action below as Arsenal face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Arsenal Women. Alessia Russo is caught offside.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Guro Bergsvand (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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