Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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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 Aston Villa face Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Adriana Leon replaces Kirsty Hanson.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Kenza Dali replaces Rachel Daly.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Missy Kearns replaces Jordan Nobbs.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Goal! Aston Villa Women 2, Crystal Palace Women 2. Annabel Blanchard (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ashleigh Weerden with a cross.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from outside the box.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Katie Robinson replaces Chasity Grant.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon replaces Gabi Nunes.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
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