Aston Villa vs Leicester City 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 Leicester City today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Delay in match because of an injury Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Attempt blocked. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Attempt blocked. Adriana Leon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Attempt saved. Emilia Pelgander (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Sabrina D'Angelo.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Substitution, Leicester City Women. Emilia Pelgander replaces Nicole Momiki.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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