Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
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
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Gabi Nunes (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Lucy Staniforth with a cross.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Shae Yañez.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Chasity Grant.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Attempt blocked. My Cato (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Goal! Aston Villa Women 1, Crystal Palace Women 1. Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gabi Nunes with a headed pass.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Sarah Mayling (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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