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
Attempt blocked. Oona Siren (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Manuela Paví (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Riko Ueki with a headed pass.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Viviane Asseyi.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oona Siren.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Offside, West Ham United Women. Riko Ueki is caught offside.
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