Aston Villa vs West Ham United 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 West Ham United today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Li Mengwen (West Ham United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Sarah Mayling.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Adriana Leon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Nobbs.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Delay in match because of an injury Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women).
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Kirsty Hanson replaces Ebony Salmon.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Sarah Mayling replaces Noëlle Maritz.
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