Aston Villa vs Leicester City 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 Leicester City today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Attempt saved. Adriana Leon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kenza Dali.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Attempt blocked. Sam Tierney (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Deanne Rose.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Attempt missed. Katie Robinson (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Lucy Staniforth.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Anna Patten.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Attempt blocked. Deanne Rose (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Nicole Momiki.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Katie Robinson replaces Kirsty Hanson.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Adriana Leon replaces Chasity Grant.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Lucy Staniforth replaces Missy Kearns.
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