Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur 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 Tottenham Hotspur today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Delay in match because of an injury Rebecca Spencer (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Adriana Leon replaces Kirsty Hanson.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Katie Robinson replaces Kenza Dali.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Lucy Staniforth replaces Missy Kearns.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Chasity Grant is caught offside.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Delay in match because of an injury Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
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